Brent crude tops $96 as US-Iran tensions, Houthi attacks escalate

Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 2% to $96 by 0011 GMT, the highest ‌since June 8. It had settled over $3 higher at $94.07 in the previous session, just shy of a six-week high.

Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 2% to $96 by 0011 GMT, the highest ‌since June 8. It had settled over $3 higher at $94.07 in the previous session, just shy of a six-week high.