On July 21, local time, due to the escalation of mutual attacks between the US and Iran and the threat of the Houthis in Yemen to block Saudi shipping, international oil prices rose about 2% to the highest level in five weeks. Brent crude futures rose $1.79, or 2%, to close at $91.01 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1.68, or 2%, to close at $84.91 a barrel. Brent crude oil hit the highest closing price since June 10, while West Texas Intermediate crude oil hit the highest since June 11.

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On July 21, local time, due to the escalation of mutual attacks between the US and Iran and the threat of the Houthis in Yemen to block Saudi shipping, international oil prices rose about 2% to the highest level in five weeks. Brent crude futures rose $1.79, or 2%, to close at $91.01 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1.68, or 2%, to close at $84.91 a barrel. Brent crude oil hit the highest closing price since June 10, while West Texas Intermediate crude oil hit the highest since June 11.