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Active of the day. Brent ‘looks’ the 112 dollars and renews five-month maximums

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Briefings

Brent crude futures hit a five-month high of $111.99 on October 18, 2026, driven by heightened risk premiums from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The West Texas Intermediate contract also reached a record high of $110.00. Analysts from ING attribute the surge to market pricing of risk amid attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping routes, noting that price stability depends on continued shipping disruptions.

Key points

• Brent crude futures reached a five-month high of $111.99 on October 18, 2026, marking the highest price since May 18.
• The West Texas Intermediate contract touched $110.00, the highest level since April, reflecting elevated risk premiums due to Middle East tensions.

Context

Brent crude futures are the primary reference for the European oil market. The surge reflects significant risk premiums priced into the market due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, including attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping routes, which investors are pricing into future prices.

Limitations

Data is sourced from a financial news article published October 20, 2026, with specific details limited to the October 18 session. The article does not provide historical price data beyond the five-month high, nor does it include information on the impact of the suspension of sanctions on Russia or the final decision on sanctions that Trump has not yet announced.

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