The Latest Breaking News from Brent

FTSE Dips as Weak UK Retail Sales and Rising Iran-Linked Oil Prices Test Investor Nerves

FTSE 100 slips as UK retail sales disappoint and Brent hits a May high amid US‑Iran tensions, raising fresh questions over inflation, demand and UK markets.

International Business Times UK · 19h ago

Global Market: Goldman Sachs raises December Brent oil price forecast to $90 on supply risks

Goldman Sachs has raised its December 2026 Brent crude price forecast to $90 per barrel, citing supply risks in the Middle East. While 2027 averages remain at $80, severe Gulf production cuts could drive prices to $125, even as potential Russian exports keep near-term market sentiment volatile.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

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Evening Standard · Aug 20

Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.

France 24 · Jul 23

Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon

Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stake

Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Oil Price Today (July 21): Crude oil dips below $90 on hopes of 10-day ceasefire in Iran war. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures slipped 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery was little changed at $82.47 a barrel. Both benchmarks remained below the more than one-month highs touched in the previous session.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Oil Price Today (July 20): Crude oil jumps 3%, crosses $90 as US and Iran exchange attacks. $100 in sight?

Brent crude futures rose $2.69, or 3.05%, to $90.79 a barrel, their highest level since June 11. The benchmark extended last week's rally, when it gained 15.9%, marking its biggest weekly advance since April.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Oil Price Today (July 15): Crude oil above $86/bbl as US-Iran exchange fresh strikes. Bigger surge brewing?

Brent crude settled at its highest level since June 12 for a second consecutive session, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at its strongest level since June 15.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Oil Price Today (July 10): Crude oil up 6% this week as US and Iran continue attacks. Where are prices headed?

Even with Friday's decline, both crude benchmarks were set to end the week higher. Brent was on course to gain about 6%, while WTI was poised to rise nearly 5%.

The Economic Times · Jul 10