--- title: "Oil Prices Climb for Second Day on Middle East Supply Fears" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/oil-prices-climb-for-second-day-on-middle-east-supply-fears" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/oil-prices-climb-for-second-day-on-middle-east-supply-fears" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/oil-prices-climb-for-second-day-on-middle-east-supply-fears.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/oil-prices-climb-for-second-day-on-middle-east-supply-fears" category: "Business & Economy" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-29T12:25:13.143Z" source_reported: "2026-09-29T10:20:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-29T12:25:13.143Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-29T12:15:13.685194+00:00" --- # Oil Prices Climb for Second Day on Middle East Supply Fears *Brent crude futures reached $106.99 a barrel as US and Iran officials held separate talks with mediators.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named analysts and data providers, with specific figures and dates. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from affected parties or those responsible are missing, and the reader is not told why this matters. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild sensationalism and a lively but fair headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Oil prices increased for the second day in a row on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. - Brent crude futures for November delivery reached $106.99 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $94 a barrel. - Crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers hit 12.8 million barrels a day in September, the highest since February, according to Kpler. - US and Iranian officials separately engaged with mediators in an effort to end seven months of war. Oil prices saw a second consecutive day of increases on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Brent crude futures for November delivery settled at $106.99 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude reached $94 a barrel. This rise occurred despite preliminary figures from data provider Kpler indicating that crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers climbed to 12.8 million barrels a day in September, the highest level recorded since February. The price increases were attributed to ongoing concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies from the Middle East. These concerns have overshadowed the signs of recovering crude exports from the region. In parallel, US and Iranian officials engaged in separate discussions with mediators, representing a renewed effort to conclude seven months of conflict. Reports suggest Iranian officials have expressed pessimism about achieving a resolution before the situation involving the Strait of Hormuz escalates further. ## Disagreement on price movements While most reports indicated oil prices rose, CNBC noted that oil seesawed on Tuesday, swinging lower after strong gains at the start of the day before inching higher again. CNBC reported Brent crude futures for November delivery were broadly flat at $105.24 a barrel as of 5:12 a.m. ET, having jumped more than 2% earlier in the session, and US West Texas Intermediate futures fell by around 0.1% to $92.54 per barrel. Other reports, including from Maritime Reporter and Agadir24, stated Brent crude futures for November delivery rose $1.71, or 1.6%, to $106.99 a barrel. ## Omissions None of the left-rated reports mention the US considering regulatory relief for broader sales of red-dyed diesel. The right-rated report does not mention the specific figures for crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers or the details of the separate talks between US and Iranian officials with mediators. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 71% (5) - Centre: 15% (1) - Right: 14% (1) 24 of 31 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-29T12:15:13.685194+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-29T12:30:38.828Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports focused on the ongoing US-Iran conflict and its implications for oil prices and supply. CNBC highlighted that the US and Iran were talking separately to mediators as part of renewed efforts to end the conflict, with regional mediators pushing for ceasefire negotiations. The reports also noted lingering concerns over energy infrastructure and flows due to tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Latin Times linked the Iran standoff to rising Brent prices, mentioning separate crises in Lebanon and the West Bank. SANA and unn.ua also reported on the price rise due to Middle East supply disruption concerns, with unn.ua specifically mentioning markets assessing the risks of the US-Iran conflict for supplies through Hormuz. Sözcü reported that oil prices continued to rise due to concerns that a US-Iran conflict could disrupt Middle East oil supply. ### Centre - The centre-rated report from Maritime Reporter led with oil prices rising for a second successive session due to lingering concern over Middle East supply disruption. It quoted Kpler data showing crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers climbed to 12.8 million barrels a day in September. The report also cited KCM Trade chief analyst Tim Waterer explaining that workarounds like ship-to-ship transfers, while increasing volumes, are less efficient and more costly, keeping prices elevated. UOB analysts were quoted stating the dominant risk remains the US-Iran standoff and its implications for energy prices and inflation expectations. ### Right - The right-rated report from [your]NEWS led with oil prices climbing for a second straight session as concerns over potential disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies outweighed evidence of recovering crude exports. The digest stated that Brent remained at elevated levels due to these persistent supply risks. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 4 - high: 1 - unknown: 24 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [أكادير24 | Agadir24](https://agadir24.info/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%81%d8%b7-%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%b9-%d9%81%d9%88%d9%82-105-%d8%af%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%b1%d8%ba%d9%85-%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af.html) — Oil Rises Above $105 Despite Recovery in Middle East Exports - [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/09/29/7209821/oil-prices-rise-as-middle-east-supply-risks-keep-markets) — Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Supply Risks Keep Markets on Edge - [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/ekonomija/vesti/124464/cena-nafte-raste-drugi-dan-zaredom-brent-premasio-107-dolara) — Oil Continues to Rise: Brent Near $107 per Barrel - [dnews.gr](https://dnews.gr/eidhseis/oikonomia/613129/pano-apo-ta-106-dolaria-to-petrelaio-anisyxia-gia-tin-prosfora) — Oil Above $106 - Concerns About Supply - [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/gia-dau-tang-phien-thu-hai-lien-tiep-truoc-lo-ngai-ve-nguon-cung-tai-trung-dong-post1138984.vnp) — Oil Prices Rise for Second Straight Session on Supply Concerns in Middle East - [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1462321/%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D8%B2-106-%D8%AF%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF) — Brent Oil Crosses $106 - [moneytimes.com.br](https://moneytimes.com.br/precos-do-petroleo-sobe-pela-segunda-sessao-com-continuas-preocupacoes-sobre-oferta-no-oriente-medio-fets) — Oil Prices Rise for the Second Session with Continuing Concerns About Supply in the Middle East – Money Times - [Latin Times](https://latintimes.com/what-israels-lebanon-war-west-bank-violence-mean-oil-prices-key-takeaways-599668) — What Israel's Lebanon War and West Bank Violence Mean for Oil Prices: Key Takeaways - [Business AM](https://businessam.be/olieprijzen-verder-omhoog-door-aanhoudende-zorgen-over-energieleveringen) — Oil Prices Rise Further Due to Persistent Concerns About Energy Supplies - [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1194987/%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B2%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B4-%D9%82%DB%8C%D9%85%D8%AA-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C) — Oil Prices Continue to Rise in the Global Market - [SANA](https://sana.sy/en/economic/2346715) — Oil prices rise amid concerns over Middle East supply disruptions - [Клуб 'Z'](https://clubz.bg/179933) — Oil Prices Continue to Rise Amid Concerns About Middle East Supplies - [MM News TV](https://mmnews.tv/oil-prices-rise-again-brent-tops-106-wti-nears-94) — Oil Prices Rise Again, Brent Tops $106, WTI Nears $94 - [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4239206) — The Flame of the Middle East Lifts the Raw oil... Continues to rise... and Hormez's Fears Press on the Markets. - [Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA](https://jordannews.jo/Section-112/Economy/Oil-Prices-Rise-for-Second-Session-Amid-Supply-Concerns-56675) — Oil Prices Rise for Second Session Amid Supply Concerns - [alborsaanews.com](https://alborsaanews.com/2026/09/29/1995749) — Higher Oil Prices as Talks Between Washington and Tehran Continue. - [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/economy/cenata-na-petrola-evropejskijat-sort-pak-se-kachi-nad-visoka-granica-news_2644367.html) — Oil Price: European Variety Rises Above High Again - [SALAM WATANDAR](https://swn.af/the-price-of-a-barrel-of-oil-reached-106) — The Price of Oil Reached $106 per Barrel. - [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/09/29/il-petrolio-torna-a-salire-in-asia-attesa-per-sviluppi-usa-iran) — Oil Returns to Asia, Waiting for US-Iran Developments - [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-live-news-brent-crude-crosses-106-wti-hits-9394-as-middle-east-supply-disruption-fears-persist-amid-us-iran-conflict-295009) — US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Brent Crude Crosses $106, WTI Hits $93.94 As Middle East Supply Disruption Fears Persist Amid US-Iran Conflict - [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/enerji/brent-petrol-100-dolarin-wti-93-dolarin-uzerine-cikti-haberi-841829) — Brent Crude Oil Rose Above $100, WTI Above $93 - Dünya Newspaper - [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/nafta-dorozhchaie-cherez-ryzyky-pereboiv-postavok-iz-blyzkoho-skhodu) — Oil Rises Due to Risks of Supply Disruptions From the Middle East - [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/09/29/il-petrolio-torna-a-salire-in-asia-attesa-per-sviluppi-usa-iran) — Oil Returns to Asia, Waiting for US-Iran Developments - [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/petrol-fiyatlarinda-soluksuz-yukselis-hizlandi-p364404) — Oil Prices Continue Their Relentless Rise! - Sözcü Newspaper - [gazetepencere.com](https://gazetepencere.com/ekonomi/petrol-fiyatlarinda-yukselis-brent-10591-dolara-cikti-717180h) — Oil Prices Rise: Brent Climbs to $105.91. - [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/finweb/zahranicna-ekonomika/96304846-ceny-ropy-vzrastli-pretrvavaju-obavy-z-prerusenia-dodavok-z-blizkeho-vychodu) — Oil Prices Rise as Concerns Persist over Supply Disruptions From the Middle East - [Maritime Reporter](https://marinelink.com/news/oil-rises-second-day-middle-east-supply-543317) — Oil Rises for Second Day as Middle East Supply Risks Persist - [The Arabian Stories News](https://thearabianstories.com/2026/09/29/oil-climbs-for-second-day-as-middle-east-supply-risks-persist) — Oil climbs for second day as Middle East supply risks persist - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/674db51a34161329) — Oil extends gains as Middle East supply concerns persist - [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/29/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-hormuz.html) — Oil extends gains as Middle East supply concerns persist - [Capital Radio](https://capitalradio.es/noticias/bolsa/movimiento-mercado-descoloca-hoy-inversores_144625402.html) — The Market Movement that Displaces Investors Today ## Questions **What caused oil prices to rise?** Oil prices rose for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, due to persistent concerns about potential disruptions to Middle East supplies. These concerns overshadowed signs of recovering crude exports from the region and were linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. **What were the prices of Brent and WTI crude?** Brent crude futures for November delivery rose to $106.99 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $94 a barrel. These figures represent an increase for the second successive trading session. **What is the latest on US-Iran talks?** US and Iranian officials separately spoke with mediators in a renewed effort to end seven months of war. Reports indicate Iranian officials are pessimistic about reaching a deal before the Strait of Hormuz situation escalates further, contributing to oil supply uncertainty. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/oil-prices-climb-for-second-day-on-middle-east-supply-fears. 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