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9–14 September

Brent oil price exceeds $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict escalation

On September 9, 2026, the price of Brent oil surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July. The price increase is linked to concerns over supply disruptions due to escalating conflict between the US and Iran, as well as attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.

In brief

  • Brent price reached $100.69 per barrel
  • WTI price rose to $95.21 per barrel
  • 20% of global oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Covered by 3 of 6 media groups
  • Budget not in the collected reports
  • Public money 1 source
  • Media business 14 sources
  • Big capital 2 sources
  • Readers and grants not in the collected reports
  • Undisclosed not in the collected reports

No newsrooms from these groups in the collected reports: budget, readers and grants, undisclosed.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Media business
  • Newsroom 16
76%16 items
Public money
  • Newsroom 3
14%3 items
Big capital
  • Newsroom 2
10%2 items

How we count media groups — Methodology

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