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1. 4 Oct 29 9:40 PM

   Brent hits highest level since April; October gains steep

   Brent crude December futures climbed 2.2% to $113.25 a barrel; both Brent and WTI contracts surged 15.5% and 13.9% respectively for October. Analysts attributed the rise to Middle East tensions and the prospect of renewed U.S. military action clouding hopes for diplomatic breakthrough.

   “In energy, Brent has pushed to its highest since April on Middle East tensions, adding to inflationary pressures globally.”

   1. 9 outlets Oil prices set for sharp monthly rise on Hormuz strikes and US threat to hit Iran

      first by The National UAE, 8d ago · also Investing.com News, Reuters, Channel News Asia, CNBC, Seeking Alpha, Arab News +2

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      • Oil rises after reported U.S. strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island Investing.com News · 5d ago
      • Oil prices rebound after 7% crash as US reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island Moneycontrol.com · 5d ago
      • Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Reuters · 5d ago
      • Oil prices climb after U.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island CNBC · 5d ago
      • Oil futures edge up after U.S. said to strike Iran's Qeshm Island Seeking Alpha · 5d ago
      • Oil rises as peace prospects dim after US hits Iran’s Qeshm Island Arab News · 5d ago
      • Oil rises as peace prospects dim after US strike on Iran RTE.ie · 5d ago
      • Oil prices climb after U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island CNBC · 5d ago
      • Oil prices rise over 1.7% after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterms Hindustan Times · 5d ago
      • Oil prices climb after U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz Quartz · 5d ago
      • Oil Rises as Peace Prospects Dim After Reported US Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Political.org · 4d ago
   2. 3 outlets Oil rises on prospects of fresh U.S. military action against Iran

      first by Investing.com, 9d ago · also Investing.com News, Investing.com India

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     What like half a percent after being manipulated down 7% yesterday. There’s no line these crooks won’t cross

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2. backgroundOct 29

   ExxonMobil and Chevron post record quarterly profits — Both U.S. oil majors reported soaring Q3 earnings driven by elevated refining margins from Middle East and Ukraine conflicts. ExxonMobil's adjusted earnings surged 117.2% year-over-year to $17.51 billion; Chevron's rose 185.7% to $10.36 billion.

3. 3 Oct 28 8:28 PM

   Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Vice President pursues back-channel talks

   A new tanker was struck by an explosive device in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit chokepoint. Vice President JD Vance contacted Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei to revive negotiations, though Tehran reportedly rejected a proposed settlement.

4. 2 Oct 28 10:00 AM

   Qatar presents Iran new draft deal as Trump plans reviewed

   Qatari mediators gave Iran a new draft agreement to end the conflict; Tehran was expected to respond by week's end. Simultaneously, Wall Street Journal reported Trump met with Admiral Brad Cooper and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to review military options.

5. 1 Oct 28 7:30 AM

   Houthis strike Saudi energy targets; oil prices rise

   The Houthis claimed a drone strike on Abha International Airport and launched a ballistic missile toward Taif, which Saudi air defenses intercepted. Brent crude rose 0.87% to $114.87 a barrel and WTI gained 1.59% to $101.49, with traders citing tight supply and geopolitical risk.

   “Oil remains at multi-month highs as tensions linger in the Middle East.”

   1. 1 outlet Oil prices up due to Houthi strikes and US threat to renew Iran war

      first by The National UAE, 11d ago

6. backgroundOct 26

   Trump signals possible renewed Iran strikes — President Donald Trump said he had a 'decision to make' on Iran as talks have yet to yield a deal. Trump later signaled that renewed strikes could follow the November 3 midterm elections, saying 'anything's possible' when asked about additional attacks.

7. backgroundOct 23

   U.S. warns Gulf states to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms — The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington told several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for possible renewed U.S. military campaign against Iran following the November 3 midterm elections, amid stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Tehran.