Brent crude oil hit $100 a barrel as experts warn interest rates could stay higher for longer
Earlier today Brent crude oil rose to $99.46 a barrel, its highest since July 24, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil reached $94.73, its highest since June 8.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Earlier today Brent crude oil rose to $99.46 a barrel, its highest since July 24, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil reached $94.73, its highest since June 8.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 9, 2026, 8:05 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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