Brent rose to $97.92 and West Texas to $93.03 a barrel on 8 Sep 2026, a six-week high, after Houthi strikes on southern Saudi Arabia caused fires at energy facilities. Goldman Sachs and HSBC raised forecasts, with Goldman now seeing Brent at $85 by Dec 2026 and HSBC at $90 for 2026. Analysts say the Middle East disruption could last into 2027. For a Thai SME, plan for higher fuel, transport and energy costs in the coming months: review delivery and fuel budgets, and check whether supplier price terms can be adjusted. Oil could ease if the US-Russia talks on Ukraine reduce supply concerns, but that is not yet certain.