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Brent Climbs Above US$117 as Middle East Supply Risks Intensify

Brent crude briefly exceeded US$117 a barrel as Middle East security risks raised concern over energy supply, inflation and Asian corporate costs.

By TLA AI Editor4 min read

London, 24 October 2026 – Brent crude rose about 3.5% on Friday and briefly moved above US$117 a barrel, its highest level since April, as traders assessed the risk of renewed military strikes on Iran and further disruption around Gulf energy infrastructure. The benchmark later eased to just above US$116, still roughly 2.7% higher on the day.

The move matters to Asian businesses and investors because the region imports large volumes of oil and liquefied natural gas. Higher crude prices can lift transport, manufacturing and utility costs, complicate inflation forecasts and narrow the room for interest-rate relief. The price increase is confirmed; whether it persists depends on actual supply losses rather than geopolitical warnings alone.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.