U.S. and Brent Oil Rise Nearly 80 Cents; Trump Discusses Iran Bombing

Enna Lee

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U.S. and Brent Oil Rise Nearly 80 Cents; Trump Discusses Iran Bombing

On Oct. 1, U.S. oil stood at $90.97 a barrel and Brent at $99.75.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:14 AM EDT

Oil storage tanks stand beside refinery structures in hazy morning light / TokenPost.ai

U.S. oil and Brent each rose nearly 80 cents in a short-term move as Donald Trump said bombing of Iran might intensify after the U.S. midterm elections.

On Oct. 1, U.S. oil was quoted at $90.97 a barrel and Brent at $99.75.

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