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

  2. Iran war live: Houthis claim ‘direct hits’ on Saudi airbase after strikes

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

  4. Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  5. Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  6. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

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