Brent crude rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US WTI gained 1% to $98.12 after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia killed three people and prompted Washington to order some diplomats' families to leave
Brent crude hits its highest level since May as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz tensions and oil supply disruptions fuel market fears.
Oil futures rose sharply as Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and the market saw risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupting Middle East oil supplies.
Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 a barrel at 00:34 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 97 cents, or 1%, to $98.12
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