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    Brent Crude Tops $100 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers

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    Brent Crude Tops $100 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers

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    The 7% surge in Brent crude follows confirmed reports of tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. This supply-side shock is compounding existing inflationary pressures. Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook, suggesting a path to $120 per barrel. This move is already impacting transportation costs and inflation expectations globally.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-07-24
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    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Brent Crude Tops $100 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-07-24. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-07-24/brent-crude-tops-100-following-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-tankers-13c25f

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    Brent Crude Tops $100 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers
    The 7% surge in Brent crude follows confirmed reports of tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. This supply-side shock is compounding existing inflationary pressures. Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook, suggesting a path to $120 per barrel. This move is already impacting transportation costs and inflation expectations globally.
    CVXUSO
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    JUL 24
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    CVXUSO
    Brent Crude Tops $100 Following Houthi Attacks on Saudi Tankers
    The 7% surge in Brent crude follows confirmed reports of tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. This supply-side shock is compounding existing inflationary pressures. Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook, suggesting a path to $120 per barrel. This move is already impacting transportation costs and inflation expectations globally.
    → Supply-side shock via Red Sea transit risk and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
    Impact
    The 7% surge in Brent crude follows confirmed reports of tanker attacks near Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. This supply-side shock is compounding existing inflationary pressures. Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook, suggesting a path to $120 per barrel. This move is already impacting transportation costs and inflation expectations globally.
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    Transmission
    Supply-side shock via Red Sea transit risk and Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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    CVXWatch194.79 2026-07-24-2.46%+1.05%+5.38%
    USOWatch136.69 2026-07-24-8.73%-5.50%-1.50%

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