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Oil: Supply risks offset reserve releases – OCBC

FXStreet19 October 2026, 09:25 UTCIran

OCBC’s FX and commodities strategists highlight renewed Middle East supply risks that pushed oil prices higher despite strategic reserve releases. Brent briefly touched USD110/bbl as Iranian attacks on shipping and escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions raised concerns over key oil export routes.

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