Crude prices fall from six-month highs; WTI stands at $101 per barrel, Brent costs $115​on October 26, 2026 at 1:43 am

Oil prices experienced a decline of over 1% after hitting six-month peaks, primarily due to geopolitical unrest in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Brent crude fluctuates around $115 per barrel, and WTI at $101.5 per barrel. The threat to energy exports and infrastructure from Houthi attacks raises alarm, while the Federal Reserve meeting looms, potentially addressing inflation amid climbing energy prices.