Oil price approaches $100 a barrel after Saudi oil facilities attacked; UK mortgage rates highest since June – business live

Saudi authorities said operations at some energy facilities have been attacked by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis

Gas prices are rising this morning, putting pressure on European countries who need to stock up their storage levels before the winter.

The month-ahead UK gas price is up around 1% at 184p a therm, close to yesterday's highs when gas hit its highest since January 2023.