# Brent Crude Hits $110 on Middle East Tensions

> Brent crude reaches $110 for first time since May as Middle East tensions escalate.
- Title: Brent Crude Hits $110 on Middle East Tensions · MercoPress
- Summary: Brent crude reaches $110 for first time since May as Middle East tensions escalate. Brent crude hit $110 per barrel for the first time since May due to…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/17/brent-touches-us-110-for-the-first-time-since-may-on-middle-east-tensions
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## Brent Crude Hits $110
Brent crude reached US$110 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by fears of Middle East escalation tightening supplies.
## Middle East Tensions Escalate
Attacks around Hormuz intensified over ten days as Iran responded to US blockade and tougher sanctions.
## Market Reactions
Brent rose 3.7% to $109.86, while WTI climbed 3.5% to $101.41, with both markets rebounding after missile interception.
## Global Impact
Higher energy prices benefit Latin American commodity exporters but hurt importers, according to IMF data.
## Key takeaway

Brent crude hit $110 per barrel for the first time since May due to heightened Middle East tensions and concerns over supply disruptions.