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DONNA DONG

Research Analyst, Flux

About Donna

Donna holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations & an MSc in Data Science and Public Policy, from University College London.

With a particular interest in technical analysis, Donna specialises in broad market research for refined products.

Posts authored by Donna

Brent Regains as QatarEnergy Extends Force Majeure

Brent recovers to $88.28 as Qatar extends LNG force majeure, Germany fills gas storage, Energean eyes BP's Egypt assets.
28 August 2026

Brent Rangebound As Trump Eyes Meeting with Domestic Refiners and Retailers

Brent holds near $88 as Trump meets refiners, eyes Venezuela oil stake; Gulf flows recover 2/3; Brazil export tax hit by legal limbo.
28 August 2026

Caught India Middle

Putin said Russia is expanding exports to India. Looming 100% secondary sanctions from the US are putting India in a tricky position....
14 page report
27 August 2026

Brent Trades in $2 Range as SoH Traffic Ticks Up

Brent dips as Hormuz traffic ticks up, Dar Blend returns to Singapore, Turkey diesel imports hit record, Qatar/Kuwait exports rebounds.
27 August 2026

Brent Firms as Saudi Aramco Offers More Loadings

Brent climbs as Aramco reroutes cargoes, India avoids blacklisted tankers, Japan backs Hormuz bypass pipelines, Brazil extends subsidy.
26 August 2026

Closed Interest

See all the updates across the barrel and a half dozen contracts to watch in our six reports.
6 reports
26 August 2026

Dated Gets Dragged

Midland dominates Brent trade as Exxon, Shell, Totsa lift cargoes; PetroIneos-Totsa deal sparks bounce, but Chinese selling pressures curve.
25 August 2026

Brent Eases As Sinopec Looks Towards Non-Middle Eastern Suppliers

Brent falls as Sinopec diversifies crude sourcing; Hormuz flows persist, while IEA rules out another reserve release for now.
24 August 2026

Arb selling down the curve

The gasoline market has diverged regionally this week, as European gasoline strengthened while US prices stagnated and Asian prices weakened
14 page report
24 August 2026

Cracks Flat

Cracks in both regions consolidate, with the MOPJ curve outpaces Europe
17 page report
24 August 2026

Brent Rises as US Prepares to Help Refiners Increase Fuel Output

Brent rises as US seeks higher refinery runs; Asian buyers reroute Saudi crude, while Chinese shippers avoid key chokepoints.
18 August 2026

ADNOC Shock

Dubai spreads strengthened, while Brent/Dubai fell amid mixed flows. Trade-house selling may cap gains, but $4 support could hold.
18 August 2026