Brent Crude Nears $107 a Barrel, Highest Since Late September
Brent crude climbed to nearly $107 a barrel on Monday, its highest level since late September, as attacks in the Middle East raised supply concerns.
What happened
Brent crude oil prices rose on Monday to above $107 per barrel, the highest level since September 29, according to TASS.2
Punch reported prices nearing $107 per barrel following fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.1
Malay Mail reported oil prices rising above $100 after Yemen's Houthi movement launched additional strikes, with investors also watching upcoming US inflation data.3
Key points
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
Exact Brent price reached
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| African private pressAfrica | Punch frames the price rise around escalating Middle East attacks on Saudi Arabia and shipping lanes.1 | escalation, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz |
| Russian state-controlled mediaRussia & Eurasia | TASS focuses on the specific price figures and the milestone of surpassing $107 for the first time since September 29, without detailing the cause.2 | price milestone, percentage increase |
| Southeast Asian private pressSoutheast Asia | Malay Mail links the price rise to Houthi attacks and broader investor concerns about upcoming US inflation data.3 | Houthi attacks, Iran-backed, US inflation data |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from oil-producing governments or international energy bodies to the price increase.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the specific targets or casualties, if any, from the reported attacks.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Russia & Eurasia
- 2TASSRUState-controlled
Price of Brent oil up above $107 per barrel on ICE first since September 29
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 3Malay MailMYPrivate
Houthi attacks push oil over US$100 as investors brace for US inflation data