Brent oil hits $114.69 per barrel

Brent crude oil prices have risen above $112 per barrel for the first time in more than five months.

Consensus

Brent crude futures rose above $110 per barrel for the first time since May.
Prices of Brent crude reached their highest level since early May.
The price increase was driven by geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia contributed to market concerns.
U.S. and Israeli military preparations for potential strikes on Iran were cited as a factor.
Saudi Aramco evacuated staff from its headquarters in Dhahran and shifted to remote work.
Market analysts expressed concern over potential supply disruptions.
WTI crude futures also rose, though to a lower level than Brent.

Points of divergence

Brent reached $114.69 at 14:11 MSK, with a 1.34% increase. — interfax
Brent reached $114.39 at 10:05 MSK, with a 1.08% increase. — vedomosti
Brent reached $113.38 at 20:50 MSK, with a 4.19% increase. — vesti
Brent surpassed $112 per barrel for the first time in over five months. — tg_rian_ru
Brent exceeded $111 per barrel, marking the highest level since May. — thebell
Brent reached $109.77 at 21:52 MSK, briefly hitting $110 for the first time since 20 May. — vm
Trump stated that the U.S. is not currently negotiating with Iran and promised 'something will happen soon'. — interfax
Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi defense ministry in Riyadh on October 22. — vedomosti
The U.S. State Department announced evacuation of part of its diplomatic staff from Saudi Arabia. — vesti
Iranian officials stated they have no alternative to controlling the Strait of Hormuz for national security. — thebell
At least 18 ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two weeks. — thebell
Saudi Aramco will fully fulfill European buyers' orders in November after pipeline restoration. — vm

Coverage (20 sources)

Brent rose to $114.69 per barrel — Интерфакс
Brent oil price broke the maximum since May 4 — Ведомости
Oil continues to rise, Brent at May high - at $113.9 per barrel — Интерфакс
Brent price exceeded $113 per barrel for the first time since May 5 — Вести
Brent oil prices rose above $112 per barrel for the first time in more than five months. Even at the beginning of August, prices were below $79. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Oil Brent rose almost to $112 per barrel — Интерфакс
Oil Brent rose to $112.5 per barrel for the first time since May 18 — Ведомости
Brent oil prices have risen above $112 per barrel for the first time in more than five months. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Oil Brent rose to $111 per barrel — Интерфакс
Brent rose to $110 per barrel amid evacuation of US diplomats from Riyadh — Вести
Brent price rises above $111 per barrel for first time in five months — The Bell
Oil accelerated growth, Brent trades above $111 per barrel for the first time since May — Интерфакс
Oil prices rose to a maximum since mid-May — Ведомости
Brent rose to $109.92 per barrel — Интерфакс
Oil prices fall on news from the Middle East — Ведомости
Brent oil price rose to $110 for the first time since May 20 — Вечерняя Москва
Oil Brent approached $110 per barrel due to concerns over diesel shortage growth — Ведомости
Brent oil price has already risen above $107 per barrel. It managed to cross this mark for the first time since mid-September... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Brent rose to $106.72 per barrel — Интерфакс
Brent rose to $106.39 per barrel — Интерфакс

Brent oil hits $114.69 per barrel

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