Brent Crude Surges to Four-Year High Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Brent crude oil futures hit a four-year high of $113.17 per barrel, driven by increased Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure. The price has climbed over 6.5% in a month and 74% year-over-year. Saudi Aramco has moved staff to remote work, and U.S. and Israeli forces are reportedly planning potential strikes on Iran's energy sector. President Trump suggested imminent developments regarding Iran.
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- Brent crude oil futures reached a four-year high, closing at $113.17 per barrel.
- Oil prices have increased by over 6.5% in the last month and 74% year-over-year.
- Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure are driving the price surge.
- Saudi Aramco has ordered employees at its Dhahran headquarters to work remotely.
- U.S. and Israeli militaries are reportedly preparing potential strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
- President Trump indicated that 'something will happen' soon regarding Iran.
Brent crude oil futures reached a four-year high, closing at $113.17 per barrel after a 4% increase. Over the past month, oil prices have risen by over 6.5%, and by approximately 74% compared to the same period last year. The surge is attributed to escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on targets within Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes on the Red Sea port of Yanbu, as well as a major oil field and airport in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy confirmed that air defenses intercepted a drone targeting the Shaybah oil field, which produces one million barrels per day. In response to the attacks, Saudi Aramco has instructed employees at its Dhahran headquarters to work remotely. Further pressure on the market stems from reports that U.S. and Israeli militaries have prepared plans for potential strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure following the U.S. midterm elections in November. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington is not negotiating with Iran and indicated that "something will happen" soon.
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