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Crude Oil Surges Past 101 Dollars Amid Rising Fears of Global Crisis
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CNBC Awaaz•07-10-2026, 07:43
Crude Oil Surges Past 101 Dollars Amid Rising Fears of Global Crisis
- •Brent crude crossed 101 dollars per barrel while US WTI neared 90 dollars per barrel following fresh surges in prices.
- •Attacks on vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened global concerns despite an increase in oil tankers passing through the waterway.
- •Shell Chief Executive Wael Sawan noted that global oil inventories are declining and temporary mitigation measures are running short.
- •Saudi Arabia is transporting 5.8 million barrels of oil daily to the Red Sea via its domestic pipeline to bypass the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
- •The International Energy Agency is holding emergency discussions on releasing up to 100 million barrels of oil from reserves.
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On Wednesday, October 7, Brent crude crossed $101 per barrel, while US WTI neared $90 per barrel following a fresh price surge.
Saudi Arabia is utilizing its domestic pipeline to transport 5.8 million barrels of oil per day directly to the Red Sea, bypassing the volatile waterway.
The International Energy Agency is holding its first emergency discussion to consider releasing up to 100 million barrels of oil from diesel and crude oil reserves, following a G7 decision.
