Brent Tops $111 as Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia Continue

Brent crude, the global benchmark, 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. Asian stocks fell to a three-month low that day amid tech angst and Gulf tensions. Crude held here feeds fuel and input costs, so how long it lasts matters.