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2026-10-20 · CNBC

U.S. oil surges to top $107, Brent crude at five-month high amid Mideast tensions

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as investors continued to monitor simmering tensions in the Middle East and U.S. front-month futures contracts neared expiry. Front-month U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped 4.2% by 6:20 a.m. ET, trading at around $107.50 per barrel. The contracts expire on Tuesday. WTI crude futures for November delivery have been on a tear this month, with Tuesday's moves putting the contracts on track for their ninth consecutive session of gains and a monthly rise of almost 20%. Global benchmark Brent crude futures for December delivery were last seen trading 1.9% higher at $111.42 per barrel — their highest price since May 19.

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