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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
July 24, 2026
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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Prices spiked after Houthi militia in Yemen attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key export route that Saudi Arabia has used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz...
✨ Key Highlights
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East and Houthi militia attacks on tankers in the Red Sea.
- Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose over 6% on Thursday.
- The conflict threatens key oil export routes, impacting global energy supplies.
- This price hike could lead to renewed inflationary pressures and higher consumer costs for fuel, food, and other goods.
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