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Oil prices hover near $100 as Middle East supply holds up, Gulf risks persist

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What happened

Oil prices are currently around $100 a barrel as stable Middle Eastern exports ease supply concerns.

However, ongoing regional conflicts, including Houthi attacks, raise risks of disruptions.

Key facts

  • Oil prices are currently around $100 a barrel as stable Middle Eastern exports ease supply concerns.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:34:05 UTC.

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