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Brent crude
MediaBias News has published 11 stories involving Brent crude, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Climb for Second Day on Middle East Supply Fears
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as concerns over Middle East supply disruptions persisted. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose to $106.99 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $94 a barrel. Crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers climbed to 12.8 million barrels a day in September.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · IndiaSensex down 600 points as Brent hits $102.5; Pezeshkian remarks cited
On Thursday the BSE Sensex opened at 74,240.87, down 600 points as Brent crude rose to about $102.5 a barrel. Only Tech Mahindra and Sun Pharma were in the green, and NSE shares were set to list on the BSE and trade on the MSEI.
India2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 77 · Hype 15- Business & Economy
Brent crude price falls below $100 a barrel
The price of Brent crude oil dropped below $100 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its lowest point since September 8. This decline coincided with Wall Street stocks nearing record highs, as oil prices have now fallen for four consecutive days.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41 - Business & Economy · Middle East
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 28 
Business & EconomyOil prices surge to four-month high, rattling global markets
Brent crude futures reached a four-month peak of $109.97 a barrel following a 6% overnight increase. The surge in oil prices has heightened inflation concerns, leading to a spike in global bond yields and a slump in sharemarkets as investors anticipate further central bank tightening.
3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Surge Past $102 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · RussiaOPEC+ maintains October oil output quotas amid Iran war
OPEC+ has decided to keep its oil production quotas unchanged for October. The decision comes as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil exports, limiting the group's influence on prices and market share. Focus is now shifting towards debates over 2027 quotas.
Russia3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Dip Ahead of New US Sanctions on Iran
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil prices rise as Iran and US clash over Strait of Hormuz status
Brent crude futures rose to $91.28 on 19 August as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz shut to shipping, contradicting US claims it was open. Iraq approved alternative export routes, while Chinese shippers avoided the strait amid heightened tensions.
Middle East4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · IndiaRupee falls to 95.59 against dollar after RBI shortens FCNR(B) swap deadline
The Indian rupee depreciated to 95.59 against the U.S. dollar on 17 August 2026 after the RBI advanced the deadline for its FCNR(B) swap facility by a month. The central bank said the scheme had attracted $50 to 56.84 billion in foreign exchange inflows, but traders warned the support may be temporary.
India5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastUS Threatens Indefinite Iran Blockade as Oil Prices Rise to $87.49 per Barrel
The US warned it may maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely as ceasefire talks failed, pushing Brent crude to $87.49 per barrel on 14 August 2026. Two Adnoc ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and the IEA reported global oil supply fell 6.3 million barrels per day year-on-year.
Middle East4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 61 · Hype 25
