Brent's barrel has crossed the $100 barrier for the first time since July because of new attacks between the U.S. and Iran
The benchmark Brent oil barrel in Europe has risen by almost 13% this month, and is 50% more expensive than it was a year ago.
The price of benchmark Brent oil in Europe has risen by more than 2%, exceeding the barrier of $100 per barrel, a level that had not been exceeded since July 23, and the cost of benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in the United States has also risen by 2%, to $94.90 per barrel, following new attacks between the United States and Iran.
The price of a barrel of Brent has risen by almost 13% this month, and is 50% more expensive than it was a year ago. Tensions in the Middle East have escalated, leading to fears of a further disruption of supply, pushing up crude oil prices.
The US Army said on Tuesday that it had "destroyed" five Iranian tankers in retaliation for attempts by the Islamic Republic in recent days to attack a US Army warship with ballistic missiles.
Iran'sIslamic Revolutionary Guard(A0) has announced a missile attack on "Iranian tankers and ships" in response to America's "aggressive actions."
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