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Brent/Dubai weak front, spreads firm on geopolitics; volatility easing as hedging flows rise and producers ease selling activity.
Published: March 24, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
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The Dubai market has struggled with a severe lack of OTC and on-screen liquidity, with Brent/Dubai experiencing multiple-dollar intraday swings on low volume.

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Written by

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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