Brent crude was quoted at $107–$110 amid Middle East tensions on October 20

An October 20 market post put Brent at $107–$110 and WTI at $97–$103, linking oil volatility to Middle East tensions and uncertainty about Russia. It said India's Sensex had fallen 876 points the previous day and described expensive oil as a concern for importers. Another post said high crude prices and higher US 10-year bond yields had dragged the market.