Brent crude tops $92 on Middle East tensions, WTI up 2%

Brent crude rose above $92, up about 4%, while WTI climbed 2% to around $84.90 on August 17, 2026, driven by fresh Middle East tensions that offset continued Hormuz shipments. Multiple sources confirmed Brent crossing the $90 threshold during the trading day.

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