US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent to $100

U.S. energy stocks rose in premarket as Brent crude briefly touched $100/bbl, extending a five-day rally. The move follows attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, which intensified Middle East tensions and raised fears of disruptions to global oil supply. Net tone is supportive for the sector near term, but driven by supply-risk headlines.

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U.S. energy stocks rose in premarket as Brent crude briefly touched $100/bbl, extending a five-day rally. The move follows attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, which intensified Middle East tensions and raised fears of disruptions to global oil supply. Net tone is supportive for the sector near term, but driven by supply-risk headlines.