Brent crude hits wartime high, soaring past $123, as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on action against Iran

Brent crude has surged to its highest levels since mid-2022, LSEG data shows, as the Middle East conflict chokes supplies.

# Brent crude hits wartime high, soaring past $123, as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on action against Iran Brent crude has surged to its highest levels since mid-2022, LSEG data shows, as the Middle East conflict chokes supplies. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-us-iran-war-trump.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*