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Brent news for July 22, 2026

Oil prices have risen to a six-week high as hopes for de-escalation with Iran diminish, while Houthi missile and drone attacks on Red Sea shipping continue to threaten supply routes. A sharp jump in profits from Norway’s national oil company amid the conflict with Iran further underscores the geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude. These upward pressures are partly offset by a weekly build in U.S. commercial crude inventories and long-term supply additions from new gas projects in Abu Dhabi.

How the day unfolded

  1. Brent crude remains sensitive to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with continued airstrikes and rising war costs—now estimated at $37.5 billion—heightening supply disruption risks in the Middle East. Norway's national oil company reported a doubling of profits to $11.5 billion, partly reflecting the impact of the conflict on energy markets. The ongoing hostilities keep geopolitical risk elevated for crude.

  2. Renewed US military strikes against Iran and escalating diplomatic tensions are keeping the Middle East conflict in focus, a key factor for oil markets given the region's role in global production. The conflict has already cost an estimated $37.5 billion, with further strikes and defense funding requests signaling no immediate de-escalation. This ongoing geopolitical risk continues to underpin supply concerns for Brent crude.

  3. Brent crude prices have risen to a six-week high as hopes for de-escalation in Iran fade, with Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping adding to supply disruption fears. At the same time, a weekly build in U.S. commercial crude stockpiles and new gas projects in Abu Dhabi signal ongoing efforts to boost global supply, but the market remains focused on geopolitical risks.

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