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Oil Jumps 2% as Saudi Attacks and Tanker Strikes Revive Hormuz Fears
oilprice.com · October 12, 2026 · Week 2026-42
Summary
Oil prices rose over 2%, with Brent exceeding $106/bbl, driven by renewed geopolitical risk in the Middle East. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and strikes on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of supply disruptions, overriding weaker demand forecasts from OPEC and the IEA.
Strategic Implication
The attacks re-introduce a significant geopolitical risk premium into oil prices, highlighting the persistent vulnerability of critical Gulf export routes like the Strait of Hormuz.