Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

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What happened

Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel as of 2214 GMT (Sunday).

WTI futures rose $3.15, ‌or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel…

Key facts

  • Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel as of 2214 GMT (Sunday).
  • WTI futures rose $3.15, ‌or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:59:10 UTC.

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  1. Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive

  2. Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border

  3. Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?

  4. Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

  5. Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  6. Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

  7. Oil prices jump over 2% as fresh Saudi, Strait of Hormuz strikes fuel supply fears

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