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Brent crude rises to its highest level since May amid escalating attacks in the Gulf

During the October 22 session, Brent crude jumped to $112 a barrel, up about 3%, recording its highest level since May 18 amid escalating attacks on facilities and shipping in the Gulf, before settling at $113.17 a barrel. Reports examined the potential impact on Lebanon, which relies mainly on importing petroleum derivatives, noting that a rise in Brent does not mean an immediate parallel increase in local prices.

📍 Where things stand: Brent crude futures settled at $113.17 a barrel, while the effect on fuel prices in Lebanon remains non-immediate according to the report.

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22 Oct 2026, 17:06 Brent crude jumped to $112 a barrel, up about 3%, recording its highest level since May 18, amid escalating attacks on facilities and shipping in the Gulf. The report warned that the pressure could transfer to fuel, electricity and transport prices in Lebanon, which relies mainly on importing petroleum derivatives, noting that a rise in Brent does not mean an immediate parallel increase in local prices.
22 Oct 2026, 18:02 The "Lebanon Debate" newsletter addressed a main question about whether the Lebanese might face a new shock in fuel prices amid the blazing oil prices in the Gulf region, alongside other headlines including educational privileges for security force members starting this year, "Aoun" affirming that the army is a red line and escalation is rejected, Minister Gebran Bassil's move to save the apple season through a direct proposal to five Arab countries, and a deadly incident in Khaldeh with an unidentified body and a fleeing driver.
22 Oct 2026, 22:16 Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose $4.35, or 4%, to settle at $113.17 a barrel.

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Reuters: Brent crude futures rise $4.35, or 4%, to settle at $113.17 a barrel

Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose $4.35, or 4%, to settle at $113.17 per barrel.

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