Brent Nears Five-Month High Above $110

October 21, 2026

News summary: Reuters reported Brent rose to $110.11/bbl and WTI to $99.00/bbl as Middle East supply fears and a 4.9-million-barrel U.S. crude inventory draw supported prices.

Market context: The move kept benchmark timing, verified vessel access, inventory data and freight central to executable pricing.