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Oil nears six-month high as Houthi attacks unsettle Saudi Arabia

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 22 October 2026, 11:16 UTC ·13 sec listen

Oil prices climbed to near a six-month high as Houthi attacks rattled Saudi Arabia. Brent crude futures for December delivery rose about 3.2% from the previous close to $112.35 per barrel Thursday afternoon, reflecting concern about regional supply disruptions.

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