Oil Prices Rise as Traders Assess Potential Risks to Saudi Supply

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Oil Prices Rise as Traders Assess Potential Risks to Saudi Supply

Oil Prices Rise as Traders Assess Potential Risks to Saudi Supply

According to Saednews, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose by 80 cents, or 0.9%, to $94.94 a barrel.

The increase followed Tuesday’s market close, when Brent crude fell 0.9% while WTI gained 0.4%. According to Reuters, traders were assessing potential supply disruptions amid fighting between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Brent crude futures settled at $105.69 a barrel on Tuesday, while WTI crude closed at $94.14.