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Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-09-14

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Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel for Brent crude due to tensions in the Middle East. War in Iran is disrupting shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Houthi capture of Mayun Island has raised concerns over oil transportation through the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Al Jazeera’s Farah Samir discusses these developments.
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Oil prices have risen sharply to over $107 per barrel following a series of recent attacks and closures in the Middle East. On September 14, talks between Gulf nations and Iran were cancelled, coinciding with increased fighting in Yemen that raised fears of the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb waterway and further restrictions on maritime traffic via the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia also shut down a critical pipeline after drone attacks. The shutdown of the East-West oil pipeline has disrupted up to 4% of global oil supply, with concerns over its impact on the port of Yanbu's ability to cover just five to seven days of exports. Analysts warn that these events could signify prolonged unrest in the region, extending for "at least months more."

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📰 Oil Prices Rise Due to Middle East Tensions
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Narrative

Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-14
🔮 Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb.
2026-09-14 · Al Jazeera
Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 · assertive framing

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Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb. asserted
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