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Brent Breaks $70/bbl

OPEC sees Q2 demand dip; US energy chief visits Venezuela; Cuba fuel crisis halts flights.
Published: February 11, 2026
Written by:
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 Apr’26 Brent futures contract broke $70/bbl this afternoon, easing thereafter from $70.33/bbl at 13:30 GMT to $69.89/bbl at 17:20 GMT (time of writing).

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