Context
What happened: Crude oil prices rose sharply, with Brent up more than 3% at one point and West Texas Intermediate briefly topping $100 a barrel, amid Middle East tensions including a reported Iranian attack on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Key numbers: Brent up more than 3%; WTI briefly above
Why it matters: The IMF warned the global economy faces heightened risk from rising crude prices and dwindling emergency stockpiles. Higher pump prices lift top-line inflation and squeeze real incomes, and analysts question whether the effect spreads to transportation, food and manufactured goods.
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Oct 23, 2026 04:21 AM ET