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2026 Is The New 2022

Strong buying across Bal-week CFDs and physical windows pushed Dated Brent to record highs, driven by tight supply and rising geopolitics
Published: January 20, 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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Amid the "2026 is the new 2016" social media phenomenon, North Sea traders received 2022 flashbacks this week as physical differentials roofed to 2022 levels.

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