Oil futures rise as Middle East tensions persist

1033 ET - Oil futures are higher in early U.S. trading with continuing tensions in the Middle East and the market watching the storm heading for the U.S. Gulf coast. Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to be a hurricane when it reaches the U.S. coast late Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center, although the projected path has shifted east of the main oil-producing areas. Consulting firm Earth Science Associates estimates the storm could result in shut-in production of about 11.2 million barrels of oil and 13.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Front month WTI is up 0.6% at $89.98 a barrel and Brent gains 1.2% to $101.76 a barrel. (anthony.harrup@wsj.com) (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 07, 2026 10:33 ET (14:33 GMT) Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. The statements in this document shall not be considered as an objective or independent explanation of the matters. Please note that this document (a) has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and (b) is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination or publication of investment research.