Oil Prices Rise Toward Fourth Monthly Gain

Oil prices climbed as an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted ongoing supply risks. Brent and WTI futures are both set for substantial monthly gains amid the lingering conflict.

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FILE PHOTO: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Brent Crude Oil rose to $116.08 a barrel during Friday morning trade, heading toward its fourth consecutive monthly gain following a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz.