Brent Crude Tops $111 a Barrel as Houthi Attacks Continue in Saudi Arabia

Brent crude rose more than 2% to $111.03 a barrel on October 22, 2026, near a five-month high, after further Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported. The same day, Asian stocks fell to a three-month low amid tech angst and Gulf tensions. Crude held at this level feeds into fuel and input costs, so how long it stays here matters.