Brent holds near $100 despite reported Hormuz flow recovery
“OilPrice says the oil is flowing, the price is not falling, and the seagull has stolen my sandwich. Kenji, back to you.” — Lola Cruz, on air
At a glance
- First reported by OilPrice: “Why $100 Oil Is Hard to Kill”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:05 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Brent, Hormuz.
- BBN covered this story before: EIA Lifts Brent Forecast to $98 as Iran War Tightens Supply (October 6).
The real story
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- OilPriceWhy $100 Oil Is Hard to Kill
What BBN said about it

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentOilPrice says the oil is flowing, the price is not falling, and the seagull has stolen my sandwich. Kenji, back to you.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, a truck named Brenda is a bigger energy story than the pipeline. Thanks, Lola. Futures are quiet, so enjoy the seagull drama.
The story so far
- EIA Lifts Brent Forecast to $98 as Iran War Tightens Supply · Economic Times
- Brent holds near $100 despite reported Hormuz flow recovery (this story)
- Oil Hits $101 Brent, Up 45% in Three Months · Economic Times
- Brent Back Above $100 as Houthis Hit Saudi Infrastructure · OilPrice
- Brent Back at 102.50 as Hormuz Attacks and Gulf Hurricane Add Risk · OilPrice
- Oil Tops $104, Germany Safe Haven, Sensex Slumps · Business Standard
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