Brent Oil Taps $110 for First Time Since May as Risks Swirl

Bloomberg·October 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM+2

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Brent oil hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May as prospects for imminent supply relief dwindle, prompting traders to ramp up bets on higher prices ahead of the weekend.

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