Oil prices fluctuate amid Houthi attacks and US diplomatic pullout

Oil prices fluctuate amid Houthi attacks and US diplomatic pullout

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Oil prices slipped slightly but stayed above $100 a barrel on 26 October after Houthi attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on Saudi facilities kept supply concerns high, OilPrice. com reported.

Earlier, Reuters said prices had risen on 22 October when the United States ordered diplomats and their families to leave Saudi missions following recent Houthi attacks, heightening market worries. The Star later noted a dip after a brief rally, and CNBC reported a fall of more than 2% amid fears of further attacks and potential demand weakening.

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United States Saudi Arabia Houthi rebels U.S. State Department Iranian foreign minister senior Iranian official Russian President Vladimir Putin U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Trump administration U.S. Department of Energy

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United States Saudi Arabia Dammam Sirik Iran Gulf of Oman Strait of Hormuz St. Petersburg

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October 26, 2026
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Saudi crude output rises 12.2% to 8 million barrels per day in September
Saudi crude output rises 12.2% to 8 million barrels per day in September

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com • 26 Oct 12:30

Saudi Arabia increased its daily crude production to 8 million barrels in September, aided by ship-to-ship transfers and a shift to Red Sea exports, while oil revenues grew amid mixed economic indicators.

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Oil Prices Slip Slightly but Stay Above $100 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Risks
Oil Prices Slip Slightly but Stay Above $100 Amid Rising Middle East Supply Risks

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com • 26 Oct 06:03

Brent crude fell to $114.42 a barrel and U.S. WTI traded at $100.97, while attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi strikes on Saudi facilities keep supply concerns high.

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Oil Prices Slip Over 2% as Geopolitical Tensions and Demand Concerns Weigh
Oil Prices Slip Over 2% as Geopolitical Tensions and Demand Concerns Weigh

CNBC • 26 Oct 05:18

U.S. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude futures fell more than 2% amid worries about further attacks on Saudi energy facilities and the risk that high prices could curb demand.

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Oil Prices Dip After Recent Gains Amid Ongoing Saudi Supply Tensions
Oil Prices Dip After Recent Gains Amid Ongoing Saudi Supply Tensions

The Star • 26 Oct 03:20

Crude prices fell on Monday following a brief rally to near six-month highs, while attacks on Saudi facilities continued to raise supply concerns.

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October 25, 2026
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Oil prices dip after reaching near six-month highs amid Saudi attack concerns
Oil prices dip after reaching near six-month highs amid Saudi attack concerns

Reuters • 25 Oct 23:24

Crude prices fell on Monday following a rally to near six-month peaks last week, as recent Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities kept supply worries alive.

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October 22, 2026
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Oil Prices Rise as US Pulls Diplomats from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
Oil Prices Rise as US Pulls Diplomats from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

Reuters • 22 Oct 00:46

Brent and U.S. crude futures climbed on Thursday after the United States ordered diplomats and their families to leave Saudi missions following recent Houthi attacks, while regional tensions and supply concerns weighed on markets.

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