Oil Prices Rise, Brent Tops $104 a Barrel
UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 21st Sep, 2026
Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent crude futures gaining 0.78% to reach US$104.68 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rising 0.76% to US$101.06 per barrel by 22:02 GMT.
This upward trend continues despite oil prices consistently surpassing US$100 per barrel due to global supply concerns. Recent disruptions to middle East energy infrastructure and shipping routes have further exacerbated market uncertainties.
(Remember that) these factors contribute to the volatile nature of oil prices, highlighting the ongoing challenges in ensuring a stable energy market.