British News Agency

Istanbul, October 9 (Hibya) - After Hamas's largest and bloodiest attack on Israel in recent years, which has heightened tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have risen by 3.0 to 3.5 percent.

Following the attack, the barrel price of US crude oil (West Texas Intermediate - WTI) rose by 3.55 percent to $85.73, while the barrel price of Brent crude oil, which Turkey uses as a basis for setting oil prices, increased by 3.37 percent to $87.24.

The barrel price of Murban crude oil, jointly determined daily by the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), also rose by 3.89 percent to $89.47, approaching the $90 mark.

After Hamas's attacks on Israel over the weekend, which are entering their third day, the death toll on both sides has exceeded 1,100 people, and the US announced sending warships to the region.