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18 Oct 2026, 22:16 UTC · 6h ago
Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
Impact · against what's priced in
The escalation of tanker attacks in the Persian Gulf and the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure introduce new geopolitical risk premiums and supply tightening. These events are likely to push energy costs higher for industrial consumers and boost valuations for energy producers beyond current market expectations.
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