Crude futures continue to rise on Middle East conflict fears

Oil futures rise more than 2% as concerns intensify following Iranian missile attack against Israel

Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on Tuesday. — Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on Tuesday.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Nicholas Heath

London

Published 2 October 2024, 08:47Updated 2 October 2024, 10:00