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Oil prices set to end week above $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

Brent crude · as outlets reported it Pick a day to open its coverage below
$108.68 +$1.05

Latest · 11 Sep · 3 of 6 outlets published it

7 Sep · $96.80 · 3 outlets published this figure 8 Sep · $97.34 · 2 outlets published this figure 9 Sep · $99.33 · 3 outlets published this figure 11 Sep · $108.68 · 2 outlets published this figure
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11 Sep · $108.68 · +$1.05 · 6 of 18 outlets

per barrel. A figure appears only where at least two outlets published the same rate — one outlet's number is that outlet's claim, not a consensus.

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Date Brent Change Published it Covered the day
11 Sep 2026 $108.68 +$1.05 2 of 3 6
10 Sep 2026 no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one 10
9 Sep 2026 $99.33 +$2.01 3 of 7 14
8 Sep 2026 $97.34 +$1.25 2 of 4 11
7 Sep 2026 $96.80 — 3 of 3 11

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

HarZaviya summary · from 6 outlets

Most outlets led with the fact that oil prices were set to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four months, citing rising tensions in the Middle East and attacks on shipping routes as key factors. Some also noted specific price levels, such as $108 a barrel, and the broader context of increasing risks beyond the Strait of Hormuz. While most framed the rise as a result of supply concerns, one outlet briefly mentioned the 6% jump in prices on Thursday and the impact of recent attacks.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 6 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

How it developed

72 articles · 18 outlets

Fri
$108.68 +$1.05

Oil prices set to end week above $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

6 outlets
Brent $108.68 +$1.05 3 of 6 outlets published this figure — two agreed, one differed

1 outlet published a different number

  • The Express Tribune $108.44 “crude futures rise 81 cents, or 0.8%, to $108.44 a barrel”

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Oil prices rise above $100 on Middle East supply fears

    Oil prices climbed on Friday, with Brent and US crude on course to finish the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May as escalating attacks along key Middle Eastern shipping routes raised concerns

  2. Profit 82% identical

    Oil prices set to end week above $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

    Brent and WTI remain more than 10% higher for the week as Houthi attacks widen risks beyond Hormuz; US diesel prices surpass $6 a gallon for first time

  3. Daily Pakistan (English) 78% identical Brent $108.68

    Oil prices climb to $108 a barrel as Middle East tensions heighten

    SINGAPORE – Crude oil prices in global markets continued their upward trend on Thursday as ongoing tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over energy supplies. According to the report, Brent crude witnessed another jump to reach $108.68 per barrel. A British news website reported that Murban crude climbed to $122 per barrel in the […]

  4. Aaj News (English) 89% identical Brent +$1.05 $108.68 WTI $103.45

    Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

    Oil prices rose on Friday, and both major benchmarks are on track to end the week at over $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, as ​increasing attacks along key shipping routes in the Middle East fuel fears of a prolonged ‌disruption to supplies. Brent crude futures rose $1.05, or 1%, to $108.68 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, also 1%, to $103.45 a barrel. Bo...

  5. Business Recorder 88% identical Brent +$1.05 $108.68

    Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

    SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Friday and both major benchmarks are on track to end the week at over $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, as ​increasing attacks along key shipping routes in the Middle East fuel fears of a prolonged ‌disruption to supplies. Brent crude futures rose $1.05, or 1%, to $108.68 a barrel by 0045 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, also 1%, t...

  6. The Express Tribune 79% identical Brent $108.44 Differs from $108.68

    Oil prices set to end week above $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

    Brent crude futures rise 81 cents, or 0.8%, to $108.44 a barrel

Thu
No agreed figure

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel amid Iran-U.S. tanker attacks

10 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 10 outlets

Most outlets reported that oil prices rose above $100 a barrel due to escalating Iran-U.S. tanker attacks and growing supply fears. Several emphasized the price increase as the highest in months or since late May, while others noted the specific price levels and percentage changes. A few also mentioned the impact on Asian stocks and bond yields. The framing varied slightly, with some outlets highlighting the geopolitical tensions as the main driver, while others focused on the market response and investor nervousness.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 10 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

No agreed figure — 7 of 10 outlets published a number, and one outlet on its own is not a consensus.

  1. Iran-US tensions push crude oil prices above $105

    Crude oil prices surged in global markets as tensions between Iran and the United States continued to rise. The sharp increase pushed international oil prices to their highest level in three months. The development raised fresh concerns about stability in global energy markets. Brent crude recorded a 4.05 percent increase during trading. Its price moved […]

  2. Aaj News (English) 79% identical Brent +$4.05 $105.26 WTI +$3.99

    Oil jumps to $105 a barrel after Mideast tanker attacks escalate

    Oil prices jumped 4% on Thursday with benchmark Brent crude ‌hitting $105 a barrel after the biggest spike in attacks on shipping since the Iran war began spurred trader concerns about supply disruptions. Brent crude futures were up $4.05, or 4%, at $105.26 a barrel by 1215 GMT. US oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time since May ​as West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $3.99, or 4.1...

  3. Pakistan Observer 80% identical

    Oil Prices Surge Above $105 as Iran War Raises Supply Fears

    Oil prices climbed around 4% on Thursday, with Brent crude rising above $105 a barrel as attacks on shipping raised…

  4. BOL News 74% identical Brent +$4.19 $105.40 Differs from $105.26

    Global oil prices climb as Middle East supply risks grow

    Global oil prices surged as Middle East supply risks intensified. Brent crude futures jumped $4.19 to $105.40 a barrel in international markets.

  5. Profit 73% identical Brent $100.50 Differs from $105.26 WTI $95.58

    Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fears

    Brent slips 0.7% to $100.50 a barrel, WTI falls 0.5% to $95.58; Brent remains nearly 30% above early-August lows as US-Iran fighting resumes

  6. Minute Mirror 82% identical Brent $101.00 Differs from $105.26

    Brent crude climbs to $101 a barrel

    Global oil prices continued to climb as tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, raising concerns over

  7. Dunya News 74% identical

    Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

    Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel as Iran-U.S. attacks on shipping raised fears of prolonged supply disruptions, while tight markets and falling stockpiles supported prices.

  8. Business Recorder 60% identical

    Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

    SINGAPORE: Asian stocks slid on Thursday as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening ​war in the Middle East kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, leaving investors nervous ahead of US inflation data that will influence monetary ‌policy. Benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields held steady at 4.8406% after scaling their highest since 2023 in the previous session as the Treasury Depart...

  9. The Express Tribune 63% identical Brent $101.10 Differs from $105.26

    Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

    Brent crude futures inch down 0.1% to $101.10 a barrel

Wed
$99.33 +$2.01

Brent crude breaches $100 as Middle East tensions intensify

14 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 14 outlets

Most outlets led with the fact that Brent crude prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in several months, attributing the rise to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Several reports also highlighted the impact on Asian markets and inflation concerns, particularly ahead of U.S. inflation data. A few outlets, such as ProPakistani and ARY News (English), specifically noted that this was the first time oil prices had reached $100 since July. While most coverage framed the price surge as a direct result of renewed attacks and supply fears, a few mentioned the yen’s strength and dollar weakness in the context of broader market sentiment.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 14 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

WTI $94.34 3 of 14 outlets published this figure — all three agreed

3 outlets of the 14 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Brent $99.33 +$2.01 7 of 14 outlets published this figure — three agreed, four differed

4 outlets published a different number

  • Aaj News (English) $99.93 “Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05%, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after earlier”
  • Dawn $99.93 “Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05 per cent, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after earlier”
  • Abb Takk News $100.07 “Brent futures gained $2.15, or 2.2%, to $100.07 a barrel by 0721 GMT”
  • Hum News English $100.69 “Brent crude futures were up $2.77, or 2.83 per cent, at $100.69 a barrel by 1033 GMT, after touching”

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Brent crude surges above $100 as Middle East tensions escalate

    Oil prices jump! Brent crude hits $100+ for the first time since July 24, reflecting growing global market concerns over Middle East tensions.

  2. Hum News English 81% identical

    Oil prices hit $100 as Middle East fighting deepens supply fears

    SINGAPORE/LONDON: Oil prices in the international market touched $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in six weeks as an escalation in fighting between US and Iranian forces deepened concerns over regional supplies and raised fears of inflationary pressures and higher energy costs for consumers and businesses. Brent, the global oil benchmark, has risen by a quarter since early last mon...

  3. Abb Takk News 90% identical Brent +$2.15 $100.07 Differs from $99.33

    Brent crude tops $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten oil supplies

    SINGAPORE: Brent crude prices climbed above the $100-a-barrel mark on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East raised fresh concerns over disruptions to regional oil supplies. Brent futures gained $2.15, or 2.2%, to $100.07 a barrel by 0721 GMT. US West...

  4. Aaj News (English) 91% identical Brent +$2.01 $99.93 Differs from $99.33

    Brent crude tops $100 as Middle East conflict stokes supply fears

    Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose ‌past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region. Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05%, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after ​earlier touching $100.19, while US West...

  5. Dawn 90% identical Brent +$2.01 $99.93 Differs from $99.33

    Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

    Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a more than six-week high and breaching the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East heightened concerns about oil flows from the region. Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05 per cent, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after earlier touching $100.19, while U...

  6. ARY News (English) 87% identical

    Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates

    SINGAPORE: Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the symbolic barrier for the first time.

  7. ProPakistani 76% identical

    Oil Hits $100 for First Time Since July as US-Iran War Escalates

    Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July as rising tensions in the… Read More

  8. Minute Mirror 84% identical

    Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions flare

    Global oil prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as renewed fighting in the Middle East

  9. Daily Times 86% identical Brent $99.33 WTI $94.34

    Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions grow

    Oil prices rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday. Fresh attacks across the Middle East increased fears of further supply disruptions. Brent crude futures climbed 1.4% to $99.33 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude also gained 1.4% to $94.34. Brent has risen about 25% since early August. Prices are now approaching the key […]

  10. Dunya News 78% identical

    Oil heads for $100, Asia stocks subdued as Middle East tensions escalate

    Brent crude neared $100 as escalating Middle East attacks stoked inflation fears, weighing on Asian stocks and strengthening the yen ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

  11. Pakistan Observer 69% identical

    Global oil prices nears $100 per barrel amid US-Iran military escalation

    SINGAPORE – Oil prices witnessed a significant increase as the benchmark crude prices climbed closer to the $100-per-barrel level as…

  12. Business Recorder 78% identical

    Oil heads for $100, Asia stocks subdued as Middle East tensions escalate

    TOKYO: Brent crude rallied towards $100 per barrel on Wednesday, keeping the mood ​in Asian stock markets subdued, as attacks intensified in the Middle East, stoking inflation worries ahead of the release of closely watched ‌US consumer price data. The yen strengthened towards the nearly seven-month high touched against the dollar on Tuesday as traders exited short positions in the Japanese cur...

  13. The Express Tribune 83% identical Brent $99.33

    Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

    Brent crude futures rise 1.4% to $99.33 a barrel

Tue
$97.34 +$1.25

Oil prices rise amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Middle East

11 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 11 outlets

Most outlets led with the increase in oil prices, framing it as a response to heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with a focus on threats of retaliation and concerns over supply disruptions. Several emphasized that prices had reached a six-week high, while others highlighted the specific impact on Brent crude or West Texas Intermediate futures. A few outlets, such as the Pakistan Observer and Daily Times, noted the price surge in the context of the local market in Pakistan. The framing was largely consistent, with variations in the specific price figures and regional emphasis.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 11 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

WTI $92.63 +$1.15 3 of 11 outlets published this figure — two agreed, one differed

1 outlet published a different number

  • ARY News (English) $93.70 “West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.70 a barrel...”

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Brent $97.34 +$1.25 4 of 11 outlets published this figure — two agreed, two differed

2 outlets published a different number

  • The Express Tribune $97.49 “crude futures rise 49 cents, or 0.5%, to $97.49 a barrel”
  • ARY News (English) $98.25 “supply worries Brent crude futures were up $1.25, or 1.3%, to $98.25 a barrel by 0630 GMT”

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Oil prices jump, stocks drop as Mideast war flares

    World oil prices climbed Tuesday, once more closing in on $100 a barrel, and stock markets mostly retreated owing to a flare-up in the Middle East war.

  2. ARY News (English) 72% identical Brent +$1.25 $98.25 Differs from $97.34 WTI $93.70 Differs from $92.63

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

    Brent crude futures were up $1.25, or 1.3%, to $98.25 a barrel by 0630 GMT. U.S. West ​Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.70 a barrel...

  3. Daily Times 61% identical Brent $97.13 Differs from $97.34

    Burgeoning US-Iran tensions send oil prices soaring in Pakistan

    Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Monday as Iran vowed to strike energy infrastructure across the Middle East in response to further US attacks on its assets, the latest escalation in a conflict that has sharply reduced oil supply from the region. Brent crude futures rose 85 cents, or 0.9%, to $97.13 a […]

  4. Minute Mirror 75% identical

    Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions raise global supply concern

    Global oil prices continued to climb as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential disruptions to crude supplies and increased uncertainty in international energy markets.

  5. BOL News 71% identical

    Oil prices rise as escalating middle east conflict elevates supply risks

    Crude futures climb after Iran threatens retaliation for U.S. strikes on its energy infrastructure.

  6. Pakistan Observer 75% identical

    Oil prices surge toward $100 per barrel as Iran-US tensions escalate

    Global oil prices jumped to their highest level in around six weeks as rising tensions in the Middle East raised…

  7. Aaj News (English) 74% identical Brent $97.34 WTI +$1.15 $92.63

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries

    Oil prices extended ‌gains on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, heightening worries over supply disruption. Brent crude ​futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.35%, to $97.34 a barrel. US ​West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.63 a barrel, up $1.15, or 1.26%. Brent rose ⁠to its highest level s...

  8. Dunya News 72% identical

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries

    Oil prices rose as Middle East tensions escalated, with Iran threatening retaliation against U.S. attacks, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions and keeping crude prices elevated through 2026.

  9. Business Recorder 74% identical Brent $97.34 WTI +$1.15 $92.63

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries

    Oil prices extended ‌gains on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, heightening worries over supply disruption. Brent crude ​futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.35%, to $97.34 a barrel by 0000 GMT. US ​West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.63 a barrel, up $1.15, or 1.26%. Brent rose ⁠to its hig...

  10. The Express Tribune 71% identical Brent $97.49 Differs from $97.34

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

    Brent crude futures rise 49 cents, or 0.5%, to $97.49 a barrel

Mon
$96.80

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

11 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 11 outlets

Most outlets reported that oil prices extended gains due to tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which heightened concerns over prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East. Some outlets, like BOL News and Minute Mirror, added specific details such as the percentage of global crude affected by the choke points or the price nearing $97. A few, like ARY News and Profit, mentioned broader tensions or OPEC+ policy, while others, like Arab News Pakistan, only repeated the headline without additional context.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 11 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

WTI $92.14 2 of 11 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 11 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Brent $96.80 3 of 11 outlets published this figure — all three agreed

3 outlets of the 11 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Abb Takk News Brent $96.80

    Oil prices climb as US-Iran strikes deepen fears of Middle East supply disruption

    LONDON: Oil prices extended their upward movement on Monday as fresh US and Iranian strikes on vessels heightened concerns that military tensions could further disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 52 cents, or 0.54%, to $96.80 a barrel by 2354 GMT, while US West Texas...

  2. Minute Mirror 85% identical

    Oil nears $97 as US-Iran tensions intensify

    Oil prices continued to climb on Monday as renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran raised fears that

  3. Profit 76% identical

    Oil extends gains after US and Iran exchange attacks on ships

    US, Iran exchange strikes on vessels as Hormuz traffic falls to lowest since May; OPEC+ holds October output policy steady and Tehran plans restricted Gulf zone

  4. The Nation 78% identical

    Oil prices soar amid re-escalating US-Iran tensions

    Oil prices posted increases on the first trading day of the week as US-Iran tensions re-escalated.

  5. BOL News 82% identical

    Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran strikes threaten middle east supply

    Brent and WTI oil prices surge with weekly gains. US-Iran strikes threaten Middle East supply, impacting 20% of global crude passing through key choke points.

  6. ARY News (English) 81% identical

    Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

    Oil prices continue to rise as tensions between the US and Iran escalate. Discover the latest updates on oil market dynamics.

  7. 24 News HD 86% identical

    Oil prices extend gains

    Oil prices extended gains as tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened concerns of a prolonged supply disruption from the Middle East.

  8. Aaj News (English) 90% identical Brent $96.80 WTI $92.14

    Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

    Oil prices extended gains ‌on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened concerns of a prolonged supply disruption from the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed 52 cents, or 0.54%, to $96.80 a ​barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.14 a barrel, up ​66 cents, or 0.72%. Brent rose 7.8% last wee...

  9. Dunya News 86% identical

    Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

    Oil prices rose as U.S.-Iran strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of prolonged Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent up 0.54% and WTI 0.72%.

  10. Business Recorder 87% identical Brent $96.80 WTI $92.14

    Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

    SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains ‌on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened concerns of a prolonged supply disruption from the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed 52 cents, or 0.54%, to $96.80 a ​barrel by 2354 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.14 a barrel, up ​66 cents, or 0.72%. B...

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