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Rollercoaster with Dated Brent Characteristics

CPC uncertainty and US winter storms keep prompt Brent tight; Feb strength persists, but volatility high and bullish momentum looks fragile.
Published: January 27, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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A volatile week in Dated Brent as the physical cratered on Thursday following BP's WTI Midland offer before buying returned on Friday.

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