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Oil prices rise as Red Sea, Gulf of Oman attacks heighten supply concerns
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Oil prices rose on Wednesday following attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman. The attacks affected shipping routes used for transporting oil and other goods internationally. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices both increased in response to the incidents.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-red-sea.html
