US crude (WTI) fell 2.19% to $101 a barrel and Brent fell 1.89% to $114.51 as of 13:00 Vietnam time on Oct. 26, after a sharp rise on Oct. 23 when Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia revived supply concerns. The Houthis said they targeted Riyadh's main airport and Saudi oil facilities over the weekend, and Saudi authorities said they intercepted more missiles and drones on Sunday. Michael Alfaro of Gallo Partners estimated geopolitical tensions added about $20 per barrel and said Brent above $120, $130 or $140 could weaken demand more sharply. Damage to refining infrastructure could create a structural challenge extending into 2027, while the US Department of Energy approved releasing up to 400,000 barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to address a supply disruption at a Louisiana refinery.
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