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Crude Awakening

Midland and Forties active in windows as physical North Sea strengthens; tighter supply supports DFLs while futures still outpace Dated.
Published: March 10, 2026
Written by:
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Harinder Sandhu

Harinder Sandhu

Quantitative Research Associate, Flux
Harinder Sandhu
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The Dated Brent physical differential has found better strength over this past week, climbing out of negative territory from -$0.295/bbl on 03 Mar to $0.780/bbl on 09 Mar (as per The Officials).

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