Oil prices rose more than one percent on Thursday, supported by higher fuel demand as a major storm swept through Florida and concerns about possible disruptions to Middle East supplies. By 13:30 GMT, Brent crude futures rose $1.2, or 1.6 percent, to $77.78 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $1.16, or 1.6 percent, to $74.40 per barrel. The United States, the world's largest oil producer and consumer, is facing another major storm, Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida, where supplies ran out at about a quarter of gas stations, helping support crude prices. Prices rose this month after Iran fired more than 200 rockets at Israel on October 1. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Two Saudi Racers Secure Top Positions in Women’s Cup
August 30, 2026
Jeddah: Saudi racers Reem Al-Aboud and Yasmeen Al-Sayed secured top positions in the Women’s Cup during the first round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack, held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the res…