Brent crude

Oil climbs more than $1 on fresh Houthi attacks
  • Oil prices increased by over $1 per barrel due to renewed Houthi attacks.
  • Brent crude futures rose by $1.93 (1.77%) to $110.75, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.43 (1.47%) to $98.58.
  • The US State Department plans to withdraw family members from several Gulf missions amid escalated violence in the region.
  • US crude stocks fell by 3.06 million barrels, contrary to expectations, indicating ongoing supply issues amid rising global prices.