Crude tops $100 as Houthi attacks disrupt Mideast oil exports

Oil prices surged to their highest level since May following Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers by Iran-backed Houthis, raising inflation concerns as the Trump administration grapples with regional tensions and tariff impacts.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 4:56 PM PT · 1 article

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2h Heatmap News Crude at $100, Tariffs at Midnight — Is this how a new wave of inflation starts? The international crude oil benchmark leapt to $100 a barrel on Thursday, its highest level since May.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#1)

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