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Oil stays above $100 as conflict fears and storm closures disrupt supply
Oil prices were volatile during the week ending October 9, 2026, and Brent crude stayed above $100 a barrel for most of the week.
The market was affected by conflict-related risks in the Middle East and the temporary shutdown of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Isaias approached.
About 1.3 million barrels a day of US offshore oil production was shut, and companies evacuated staff from 121 platforms.
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional tensions raised fears that supplies could be disrupted.
US President Donald Trump said there had been productive discussions with Iran and pledged not to launch further military strikes before the November 3 midterm elections, while Washington also imposed new sanctions linked to Iranian oil shipments.
The Group of Seven agreed to release about 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to help ease prices.
OPEC+ kept its November production targets unchanged, and the outlook remains uncertain as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions continue.
Oil prices remained above $100 a barrel for Brent crude on most days of the week ending October 9, 2026.
Prices were unsettled by Middle East tensions and storm-related shutdowns in the Gulf of Mexico.
Brent closed at $104.28 a barrel on October 8 after rising 4.1%, then fell to around $103 on Friday.
Hurricane Isaias led companies to shut about 1.3 million barrels a day of US offshore oil production.
The G7 agreed to release about 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months.
- Who
- Oil markets, affected by geopolitical developments, Gulf of Mexico producers and G7 countries.
- What
- Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel for Brent crude for most of the week, amid supply disruptions and efforts to ease prices.
- When
- During the week ending October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Global oil markets, with disruptions in the Middle East and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Why
- Conflict-related supply concerns and storm shutdowns unsettled supply, while diplomatic signals and strategic stock releases put downward pressure on prices.
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OPEC+ kept its November production targets unchanged at a virtual meeting.
Brent traded around $102 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate near $91.
Brent closed at $104.28 a barrel after gaining 4.1%, while West Texas Intermediate closed at $91.49.
Oil prices fell partly after reassuring US statements, with Brent near $103 and West Texas Intermediate near $90.5.
- Brent close on October 8
- $104.28 a barrel
- West Texas Intermediate close on October 8
- $91.49 a barrel
- Oil production shut by Hurricane Isaias
- About 1.3 million barrels a day
- Offshore US oil production shut in the Gulf of Mexico
- 62.9%
- G7 planned strategic release
- About 100 million barrels over four months
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