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Oil market prices in Middle East conflict risk as Brent, WTI rise — Oil rises on conflict risk

Crude prices rise on Wednesday as investors assess the risk that tensions in the Middle East could become more prolonged and spread further across the region. Brent climbs to $115.59 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate reaches $101.37, reflecting a geopolitical premium tied to concerns over supply disruption.

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Brent crude futures rise $1.50, or 1.32%, to $115.59 per barrel, and WTI gains $1.47, or 1.47%, to $101.37 after Houthis attack Saudi refinery.
Tehran-backed Houthis' claim of ballistic missile attack on Ras Tanura refinery heightens risk to Saudi energy infrastructure and broader regional escalation.
Trump signals potential new Iran policy direction while Israeli election stalemate increases geopolitical uncertainty, impacting market sentiment on Middle East risk.

Middle East tensions lift crude benchmarks

As reported by CNBC, oil markets move higher after Tehran-backed Houthis say they attacked Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery with a ballistic missile on Tuesday, increasing fears of a broader regional escalation.

International benchmark Brent crude futures rise $1.50, or 1.32%, to $115.59 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gain $1.47, or 1.47%, to $101.37 per barrel. The attack claim heightens market concern that key energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia could come under greater pressure if the conflict widens.

Political signals add to market uncertainty

Trump says the war with Iran will end on his terms while insisting Tehran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking at a campaign rally in Texas on Tuesday, he says the conflict could be brought to a swift conclusion but adds that any agreement must ensure Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon.

Those remarks follow earlier comments that he is weighing whether to strike a deal with Tehran or pursue further military action, keeping traders focused on the possibility of renewed attacks. At the same time, Israel's election appears headed for a political stalemate, with preliminary exit polls showing neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot on a clear path to a governing majority, raising the prospect of extended coalition talks and adding to uncertainty over Israel's approach toward Iran.

In our earlier coverage of how the Middle East war is reshaping global trade, we highlighted that firms are redesigning supply chains and shipping routes to reduce exposure to repeated geopolitical shocks. The piece noted that the region’s exports and imports were expected to contract sharply amid disruptions, while businesses increasingly accept higher costs in exchange for resilience.

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