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Brent Crude Tops $100 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
July 31, 2026
Why it matters locally: While the District of Columbia does not have its own oil production, rising crude oil prices can lead to increased fuel costs for residents and impact the operating budgets of local government agencies like the Executive Office of the Mayor and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) - Non-Emergency.
Brent crude oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel on Thursday, November 2, for the first time in five months. The international benchmark for oil climbed more than 5% during trading hours. This price surge occurred as a conflict in the Middle East continued to intensify. The last time Brent crude reached this price point was in May.
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