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Crude holds near $110 per barrel as Middle East tensions keep supply concerns alive

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Oil prices remained close to $110 per barrel on Tuesday due to a mix of easing US sanctions on Russian energy exports and fresh attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi targets. WTI crude was at $98.72, up 0.18%, while Brent crude traded at $109.70, gaining 0.15%. Despite Russia potentially increasing its oil supply following a US executive order, concerns over Middle East tensions and potential disruptions to energy infrastructure kept prices elevated.

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As of October 20, 2026, oil prices hovered near $110 a barrel as traders assessed the impact of Washington’s decision to ease some restrictions on Russian energy exports and fresh attacks by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi targets. WTI crude was trading at $98.72, up 18 cents or 0.18%, while Brent crude stood at $109.70, gaining 16 cents or 0.15%. The easing of sanctions followed an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on Friday, but a final decision had yet to be announced. Russia’s crude oil production increased by 65,000 barrels per day in September to 8.43 million barrels per day according to the International Energy Agency. Concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East due to Houthi attacks are driving market sentiment.

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Houthis Russia Russian Saudi Yemen

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Oil prices hovered near $110 a barrel on Tuesday as traders assessed the impact of Washington’s decision to ease some restrictions on Russian energy exports, while fresh attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi targets added to concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

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🔮 Brent had climbed to $110.70 a barrel in the previous session, its highest level since May 20.

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Crude holds near $110 per barrel as Middle East tensions keep supply concerns alive · mixed framing

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attacks → hover → East

WTI crude was trading at $98.72, up 18 cents, or 0.18%, while Brent crude stood at $109.70, gaining 16 cents, or 0.15%. asserted

crude → trade → cents

Brent had climbed to $110.70 a barrel in the previous session, its highest level since May 20. uncertain

Brent → climb → May

The market was weighing the possibility of additional Russian oil and fuel supplies following an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump on Friday night. asserted

market → weigh → night

The order waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs, including duties on Russian goods and penalties for purchasing the country’s oil and gas. asserted

order → waive → oil

However, Trump said on Saturday that he had yet to announce a final decision, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials needed more time to assess the situation. asserted

officials → say → situation

Russia’s crude oil production rose by 65,000 barrels per day in September to 8.43 million barrels per day, according to the International Energy Agency last week. uncertain

production → rise → Agency

Despite the increase, output remained around 870,000 barrels per day below the level recorded a year earlier. asserted

output → remain → level

The prospect of more Russian supplies has offered a possible counterweight to concerns about disruptions elsewhere, but risks to energy infrastructure in the Gulf region remain a key concern for traders. asserted

risks → offer → traders

Houthi attacks add to supply concerns Fresh security concerns emerged after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had carried out several attacks targeting Saudi energy, airport and military facilities. asserted

they → add → facilities

The sites named included an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Shaybah oilfield, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport. asserted

sites → name → Riyadh

Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm the claims, and Reuters could not independently verify them. uncertain

Reuters → confirm → them

Separately, an attack by the Houthis on a government security forces training camp in Yemen’s Shabwa province on Monday killed 58 people and injured more than 200. asserted

attack → kill → 200

The latest attacks have added to concerns about regional stability and the safety of energy supplies, helping keep oil prices above the $100-a-barrel mark despite the prospect of increased Russian supply. asserted

attacks → add → supply