Oil rises above $102 as Iran tensions stoke supply fears
Oil prices rose on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over potential disruptions to crude supplies from the region.
October 08, 2026 (MLN): Oil prices rose on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over potential disruptions to crude supplies from the region. Currently, Brent crude futures is up, 0.88%, at $102.42 per barrel, according to data by Mettis Global. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures is down by $0.36, or 0.40%, to $89.93 per barrel by [10:06 am] PST. The U.S. is reportedly weig...