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Oil prices fall 1% amid Middle East supply concerns

Brent crude · as outlets reported it Pick a day to open its coverage below
$103.77 −$1.01

Latest · 18 Sep · 3 of 6 outlets published it

14 Sep · $107.51 · 4 outlets published this figure 15 Sep · $107.05 · 2 outlets published this figure 16 Sep · $108.02 · 3 outlets published this figure 17 Sep · $104.59 · 2 outlets published this figure 18 Sep · $103.77 · 2 outlets published this figure
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18 Sep · $103.77 · −$1.01 · 6 of 15 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
18 Sep 2026 $103.77 −$1.01 2 of 3 6
17 Sep 2026 $104.59 −$1.24 2 of 2 5
16 Sep 2026 $108.02 — 3 of 5 8
15 Sep 2026 $107.05 +$1.37 2 of 5 9
14 Sep 2026 $107.51 +$2.90 4 of 6 13
13 Sep 2026 no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one 13

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

HarZaviya summary · from 6 outlets

Most outlets led with the 1% drop in oil prices and noted that prices remained above $100 per barrel, emphasizing the influence of Middle East supply dynamics. While several mentioned the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, others framed the decline as being driven by hopes for alternative supply routes. Business Recorder provided additional context about Saudi Arabia suspending Yanbu loading and offering more crude via Oman, while other outlets either omitted or only briefly referenced this detail.

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

56 articles · 15 outlets

Fri
$103.77 −$1.01

Oil prices fall 1% amid Middle East supply concerns

6 outlets
WTI $100.88 −$1.03 2 of 6 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 6 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 $103.77 −$1.01 3 of 6 outlets published this figure — two agreed, one differed

1 outlet published a different number

  • The Express Tribune $104.00 “crude futures fall 79 cents, or 0.75%, to $104 a barrel”

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

  1. Aaj News (English) Brent −$1.01 $103.77 WTI −$1.03 $100.88

    Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptions

    Oil prices fell about 1%, extending losses for a third ​session, but stayed above $100 on Friday, as hopes of alternate ways for barrels from the ‌Middle East to reach markets outweighed concerns about strikes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis. Brent crude futures fell $1.01, or 1%, to $103.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.03, or 1%, to $100.88 a barrel. Both...

  2. ARY News (English) 84% identical

    Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptions

    Oil prices dropped 1% for a third session, but still remain above $100 as market dynamics shift in the Middle East.

  3. Dunya News 89% identical

    Oil prices fall 1pc on hopes of limited supply disruptions

    Oil prices fell about 1% for a third session but stayed above $100 as hopes for alternative Middle East supply routes outweighed concerns over Saudi-Houthi strikes.

  4. Profit 78% identical

    Oil prices fall for third day on hopes of limited Saudi supply disruptions

    Oil prices hold above $100/bbl as markets await flow evidence

  5. Business Recorder 100% identical Brent −$1.01 $103.77 WTI −$1.03 $100.88

    Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptions

    Oil prices fell about 1%, extending losses for a third ​session, but stayed above $100 on Friday, as hopes of alternate ways for barrels from the ‌Middle East to reach markets outweighed concerns about strikes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis. Brent crude futures fell $1.01, or 1%, to $103.77 a barrel by 0020 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.03, or 1%, to $100.88 a ...

  6. The Express Tribune 80% identical Brent $104.00 Differs from $103.77

    Oil prices fall for third day on hopes of limited Saudi supply disruptions

    Brent crude futures fall 79 cents, or 0.75%, to $104 a barrel

Thu
$104.59 −$1.24

Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia offers extra crude via Oman

5 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 5 outlets

Most outlets reported that oil prices fell, with the decline attributed to Saudi Arabia offering additional crude cargoes through Oman, which eased concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets added context about ongoing regional tensions and U.S. inventory data limiting the extent of the decline. All excerpts noted the easing of supply fears, but only one mentioned the broader geopolitical and inventory factors.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 5 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

WTI $101.29 −$1.14 2 of 5 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 5 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 $104.59 −$1.24 2 of 5 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 5 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. 24 News HD 75% identical

    Oil prices ease further as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman

    Oil prices fall in early trade, extending the previous day’s losses, as reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman reduced fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

  2. Aaj News (English) 84% identical Brent −$1.24 $104.59 WTI −$1.14 $101.29

    Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions ease

    Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday, extending the previous day’s losses, as reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman eased fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped $1.24, or 1.2%, to $104.59 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $1.14, or 1.1%, at $101.29. Both contracts ​fell about $3 on Wednesday. Rep...

  3. Dunya News 83% identical

    Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions ease

    Oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered extra crude cargoes via Oman, easing supply concerns, while ongoing Middle East tensions and smaller-than-expected U.S. inventory draws limited the decline.

  4. Business Recorder 83% identical Brent −$1.24 $104.59 WTI −$1.14 $101.29

    Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions ease

    TOKYO: Oil prices fell in early ​trade on Thursday, extending the previous day’s losses, as reports of Saudi Arabia offering ‌extra crude cargoes through Oman reduced fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped $1.24, or 1.2%, to $104.59 a barrel by 0049 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $1.14, or 1.1%, at $101.29. Both contracts ​fell about...

Wed
$108.02

Oil prices fall amid rising US inventories and Middle East supply concerns

8 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 8 outlets

Most outlets reported that oil prices fell due to a rise in US crude inventories and ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East, with several mentioning the specific drop in Brent crude futures. While most used similar phrasing and focused on the U.S. inventory build and regional disruptions, the Pakistan Observer highlighted Saudi Arabia's additional crude shipments through Oman as a factor in the price decline, which was not mentioned in the other excerpts.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 8 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Brent $108.02 5 of 8 outlets published this figure — three agreed, two differed

2 outlets published a different number

  • Business Recorder $107.82 “crude futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel at 0028 GMT, while US West Texas”
  • Profit $107.53 “East disruptions in focus Brent falls 0.67% to $107.53 a barrel, while WTI drops 1.55% to $104.19”

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

  1. Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Arabia Offers More Crude via Oman

    Oil prices declined on Wednesday as reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman eased concerns over…

  2. Profit 61% identical Brent $107.53 Differs from $108.02 WTI $104.19

    Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions in focus

    Brent falls 0.67% to $107.53 a barrel, while WTI drops 1.55% to $104.19 as Middle East supply disruptions persist

  3. ARY News (English) 61% identical Brent $108.02

    Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions limit losses

    Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.67%, to $108.02 a barrel at 0450 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down...

  4. Aaj News (English) 64% identical Brent $108.02 WTI −$1.10 $104.73 Differs from $104.19

    Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions limit losses

    Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating after a two-day rally following an unexpectedly ‌large build in U.S. crude inventories, while supply disruptions in the Middle East lingered. Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.67%, to $108.02 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $1.1, or 1.04%, at $104.73 a barrel. Both benchmarks settled ​more than $3 higher and at their hi...

  5. Dunya News 71% identical

    Oil falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

    Oil prices fell after a surprise U.S. crude inventory build, while investors weighed supply risks from Saudi Arabia's Yanbu loading suspension and disruptions to Libya's oil operations.

  6. Business Recorder 73% identical Brent $107.82 Differs from $108.02

    Oil falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

    BEIJING: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an unexpected build in US crude inventories, while investors assessed supply risks after Saudi Arabia suspended ​oil loadings at its Yanbu port following an attack on its East-West pipeline ‌to the Red Sea. Brent crude futures fell 93 cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel at 0028 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down 97 cents, or 0.92...

  7. The Express Tribune 63% identical Brent $108.02

    Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions limit losses

    Brent crude futures fall 73 cents, or 0.67%, to $108.02 a barrel

Mon
$107.05 +$1.37 for 15 Sep

Oil prices rise as Saudi pipeline outage and fresh attacks raise supply concerns

9 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 9 outlets

Most outlets led with the increase in oil prices and the role of the Saudi pipeline outage and recent attacks in heightening supply concerns. Several also included specific price movements, such as the rise in Brent and WTI futures. While most used similar phrasing and focused on the supply disruption, BOL News added a slightly broader framing by mentioning the "Middle East attacks" and their global impact. Excerpts from ARY News (English) and The Express Tribune provided specific price figures, while others, like Dunya News and Business Recorder, included details about the attacks being attributed to Iranian-backed fighters or the uncertainty over shipping efforts.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 9 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Brent $107.05 +$1.37 5 of 9 outlets published this figure — two agreed, three differed

3 outlets published a different number

  • Business Recorder $106.93 “Brent crude futures rose $1.24, or 1.18%, to $106.93 a barrel at 0026 GMT, after climbing 1% previously, while US West Texas”
  • BOL News $107.48 “attacks threaten supply Brent crude climbs 1.7% to $107.48, WTI advances 1.79% to $103.20. Middle East”
  • Aaj News (English) $108.18 “Brent crude futures rose $2.5, or 2.37%, to $108.18 a barrel at 0813 GMT, while US West Texas”

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

  1. Oil rises above $108 as attacks, pipeline outage deepen Saudi supply concerns

    Brent rises 2.37% to $108.18 as East-West pipeline remains offline and Houthi attacks intensify; prolonged closure could push prices towards $130

  2. Aaj News (English) 82% identical Brent +$2.50 $108.18 Differs from $107.05 WTI +$2.46 $103.85

    Oil prices rise more than 2% as Saudi pipeline remains offline

    Oil prices ​rose more than 2% on Tuesday after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West ‌pipeline offline, raising fears that damage to energy infrastructure and transport routes could take longer to repair. Brent crude futures rose $2.5, or 2.37%, to $108.18 a barrel at 0813 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $2.46, or 2.43%, at $103.85 a b...

  3. Minute Mirror 79% identical

    Oil prices rise on Saudi supply concerns

    Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions grew following attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and continued uncertainty over shipping through the Gulf.

  4. BOL News 77% identical Brent $107.48 Differs from $107.05 WTI $103.20 Differs from $103.85

    Oil extends gains as middle east attacks threaten supply

    Brent crude climbs 1.7% to $107.48, WTI advances 1.79% to $103.20. Middle East attacks fuel oil price gains, raising supply concerns globally.

  5. ARY News (English) 86% identical Brent +$1.37 $107.05 WTI +$1.53

    Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns

    Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 ‌a barrel at 0406 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53...

  6. Business Recorder 85% identical Brent +$1.24 $106.93 Differs from $107.05 WTI +$1.29

    Oil prices rise as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks raise supply concerns

    Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease ​shipping risks in the Gulf. Brent crude futures rose $1.24, or 1.18%, to $106.93 a barrel at ‌0026 GMT, after climbing 1% previously, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.29, ...

  7. Dunya News 78% identical

    Oil prices rise as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks raise supply concerns

    The attacks on Friday ​on Saudi Arabia, which Riyadh blamed on Iranian-backed fighters in Iraq, disrupted the country's East-West pipeline, which allows oil exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

  8. The Express Tribune 89% identical Brent +$1.37 $107.05

    Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns

    Brent crude futures rise $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 a barrel

Sun
$107.51 +$2.90 for 14 Sep

New attacks in Middle East raise oil prices and supply concerns

13 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 13 outlets

Most outlets led with the sharp rise in oil prices following new attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz, noting the impact on global markets and supply fears. Several also mentioned the closure of a key Saudi pipeline and the involvement of the Houthis. A few, such as Geo News and the Express Tribune, provided specific price figures, while others like the Daily Times and Business Recorder briefly referenced the geopolitical context, including the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Some outlets, like ARY News and Dunya News, included trader expectations of further price increases. Overall, the framing was consistent in emphasizing the market reaction and supply disruptions, with minor variations in the level of detail provided.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 13 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Brent $107.51 +$2.90 6 of 13 outlets published this figure — four agreed, two differed

2 outlets published a different number

  • The Express Tribune $107.82 “Strait of Hormuz Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 as of 0840 PKT”
  • Dawn $107.00 “crude at $107 per barrel following new strikes on Saudi”

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

WTI $102.32 +$2.27 6 of 13 outlets published this figure — four agreed, two differed

2 outlets published a different number

  • The Express Tribune $103.22 “WTI futures gained $3.17, or 3.2%, to $103.22”
  • Dawn $102.93 “WTI futures gained $2.88, or 2.9pc, to $102.93 per barrel”

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

  1. Brent crude rises above $107 after fresh Saudi strikes

    Oil prices climbed nearly 3% on Monday as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy and civilian infrastructure, along with

  2. Dawn 84% identical Brent +$2.93 $107.00 Differs from $107.51 WTI +$2.88 $102.93 Differs from $102.32

    Brent crude at $107 per barrel following new strikes on Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz

    Oil prices rose about three per cent on Monday, after new strikes on Saudi Arabian energy and civilian infrastructure and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures climbed $2.93, or 2.8pc, to $107.54 per barrel at 0700 GMT (12pm PKT). WTI futures gained $2.88, or 2.9pc, to $102.93 per barrel. “This foll...

  3. Daily Pakistan (English) 83% identical

    Global Oil Prices cross $107 as Supply Fears grip markets after Saudi attack

    RIYADH – The global oil market is flashing fresh warnings as Crude prices jumped more than 3% on the first day of the week, with Brent moving above $107 a barrel, as traders confronted a worrying combination of attacks, shipping threats and a major disruption to Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure. The fear sparked frenzy as […]

  4. Profit 66% identical

    Oil prices up over 2% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

    East-West pipeline shutdown puts up to 4% of global oil supply at risk as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed and Houthi advance raises Bab el-Mandeb concerns

  5. BOL News 74% identical

    Oil prices climb as Saudi Pipeline shutdown deepens supply concern

    A fresh wave of attacks across key Middle East energy routes sent oil prices more than 2% higher Monday, as traders weighed growing threats to crude supplies after a major Saudi pipeline was shut down.

  6. Daily Times 79% identical Brent +$2.90 $107.51 WTI +$2.27 $102.32

    Oil tops $107 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply fears

    Crude oil prices climbed above $107 a barrel on Monday as fresh attacks raised fears over global supplies. The rise followed the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s key East-West oil pipeline. Brent crude gained $2.90, or 2.77%, to reach $107.51 a barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate futures rose $2.27, or 2.27%, to $102.32. Read More: Saudi […]

  7. ARY News (English) 72% identical

    Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

    Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf...

  8. Aaj News (English) 77% identical Brent +$2.90 $107.51 WTI +$2.27 $102.32 approximate

    Oil prices jump more than 2% as Saudi, Gulf supply risks mount

    Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose $2.90, or 2.77%, to $107.51 per barrel as of ​2313 GMT. WTI futures rose $2.27, or 2.27%, to $102.32 per barrel. Prices had initially risen more than 3% at ​market open. ...

  9. 24 News HD 74% identical

    Oil extends gains as Mideast tensions deepen supply fears

    Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, pushing Brent crude above $107 a barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.

  10. Dunya News 73% identical

    Oil prices jump more than 2pc after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

    Oil prices jumped more than 2% as Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks on Gulf shipping heightened supply concerns after a key Saudi pipeline was shut.

  11. Business Recorder 76% identical Brent +$2.90 $107.51 WTI +$2.27 $102.32 approximate

    Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

    BEIJING: Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose $2.90, or 2.77%, to $107.51 per barrel as of ​2313 GMT. WTI futures rose $2.27, or 2.27%, to $102.32 per barrel. Prices had initially risen more than 3% at ​mark...

  12. Geo News 62% identical

    Crude oil tops $107 as major Saudi pipeline shuts, key shipping routes come under fire

    The Callisto oil tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026.—ReutersEast-West pipeline shutdown threatens up to 4% of global oil supplyMonday Gulf-Iran...

  13. The Express Tribune 80% identical Brent +$3.21 $107.82 Differs from $107.51 WTI +$3.17 $103.22 Differs from $102.32

    Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

    Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 as ​of 0840 PKT. WTI futures gained $3.17, or 3.2%, to $103.22

56 articles from 15 outlets over 5 developments, 13 Sep–18 Sep 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?