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VINCENT WU

Research Associate, Flux

About Vincent

Vincent Wu is a Research Associate at Flux, where he produces client-facing research on global crude oil and refined products markets. He specialises in analysing financial flows, positioning, and market structure, leveraging proprietary data to deliver timely and actionable trade ideas. Vincent contributes to written research and presentations, including webinars covering key developments in energy markets.

He is a regular contributor to Flux podcasts and provides market commentary across professional and social media platforms, engaging a broad audience of energy market participants. Vincent holds an undergraduate degree in Geography from University College London and a master’s degree in Local Economic Development from the London School of Economics. His work focuses on translating complex data into clear market narratives and practical trading insight.

Posts authored by Vincent

What’s worse than one Strait being under attack…?

Brent targets $100 as Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia; Asia refined products rally substantially; gasoil cracks breach $70
16 page report
23 July 2026

Brent Hits 6-Week Highs As Houthis Claim Strikes On Red Sea Tankers

Brent nears $100/bbl on escalating US-Iran tensions while Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers; US imports most Venezuelan oil since 2017
23 July 2026

Ah Fuel, Here We Go Again…

Structure strengthens on escalating geopolitical tensions; strength focused in the East amid renewed Hormuz closure, M1 380 E/W hits $50/mt
23 July 2026

Getting Ready for the Red Sea…?

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

Turning A Corner

Divergence between weak physical and stronger forward curve and futures sentiment; strength focused in backend Aug into Sep structure
21 July 2026

Propane vs Naphtha

Naphtha supported by Middle East tensions and East/West strength, with open interest concentrated in Aug'26 MOPJ crack.
17 page report
20 July 2026

Brent Volatile On Escalation And De-escalation Headlines

Brent futures remain volatile and headline-driven, surpassing $90/bbl on Monday open; Iran said diplomacy is ongoing via mediators
20 July 2026

Europe Overtakes

Western gasoline stays strong; EBOB at seasonal highs as E/W stays weak despite firmer Singapore spreads.
14 page report
20 July 2026

Brent Steady As US And Iran Trade Strikes For Sixth Consecutive Night

Brent steady as US and Iran trade strikes; Hormuz transits lowest since May; Chinese airlines warn first-half losses
17 July 2026

It’s Not Coming Home (The Barrel, Through Hormuz)

Brent stabilises below $85 as backwardation returns. Dubai weakens sharply, while refining margins climb to record highs.
16 page report
16 July 2026

Brent Stable As War Risk Priced In

Brent trades down to $84 with war risk priced in; US hits sanctioned vessel for the first time since reimposing blockade
16 July 2026

Brent Poised Despite Trump Threats

Brent holds mid-$80s despite US-Iran strikes. Hormuz remains unsafe, while Chinese refining runs fall to six-year lows.
15 July 2026