Crude oil futures rise after Israel orders expansion of military operations in Lebanon

Crude oil futures rise after Israel orders expansion of military operations in Lebanon

Brent crude rose 2.18% to $93.11 and WTI 2.52% to $89.56 as Israel expanded military operations into Lebanon past the Litani River. Rising geopolitical risk is repricing energy markets; sustained escalation pressures logistics costs and capex across Middle East-exposed operations.