# U.S. oil tops $107, Brent reaches five-month high amid Middle East tensions

https://mins.news/en/item/107733

- CNBC, 2026-10-20 10:48 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/oil-price-wti-brent-crude.html

> Oil extended its gains on Tuesday, with U.S. crude rising above $107 and Brent reaching a five-month high as investors watched developments in the Middle East.

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