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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.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Weighs Options on Iran, Including Talks or Military Action
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering significant options regarding Iran, including potential military action and diplomatic engagement. The possibility of a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also been raised, potentially impacting regional tensions and energy markets.
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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.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastGoldman Sachs warns oil could hit $120 per barrel amid Middle East attacks
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
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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.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Aramco resumes oil loadings in Strait of Hormuz after pause
Saudi Aramco has resumed loading oil from terminals inside the Strait of Hormuz after a three-week pause, with three supertankers carrying 2 million barrels each. The company is offering heavy crude cargoes to Asian buyers via ship-to-ship transfers off Fujairah, while six more tankers await loading.
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