Brent oil price above $96 per barrel after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran escalate as missile strikes intensify Middle East instability. Crude oil markets respond sharply, with Brent reaching above $96 per barrel amid supply concerns. This marks the first direct military confrontation since July, triggering significant volatility in energy markets. Investors closely monitor the situation as potential disruptions to oil production could further pressure global energy prices and economic outlooks.
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Brent oil price above $96 per barrel after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait
Oil prices have gained more than 7% this week The U.S. and Iran have traded military strikes this week for the first time since July.
