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Oil: Brent hits a four-week high, just below $92 — $100 scenarios return

Source: en.protothema.gr Published Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:15:14 +0000

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Key context: <p>Escalating tensions in the Middle East are increasing the geopolitical risk premium on oil, with Brent at $91.62 and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz intensifying concerns</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/20/oil-brent-hits-a-four-week-high-just-below-92-100-scenarios-return/">Oil: Brent hits a four-week high, just below $92 — $100 scenarios return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are increasing the geopolitical risk premium on oil, with Brent at $91.62 and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz intensifying concerns The post Oil: Brent hits a four-week high, just below $92 — $100 scenarios return appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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