Crude Oil Prices Fall Nearly 2% But Remain Elevated At Around $108 Per Barrel

Crude oil prices eased on Monday after Brent approached $109 a barrel last week. Brent slipped to $107.96 despite continuing Middle East tensions and attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. India raised petrol export duties while cutting diesel levies.
Supply disruptions have also revived concerns about oil potentially reaching $200
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- Monday, 19 October 2026, 10:30 am IST
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