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Brent/Dubai Slip ‘N Slide

Dubai premium jumps to $15.81 as Chinese buying dries up offers; Brent/Dubai crashes below $2 amid heavy selling; desk stays bearish.
Published: September 1, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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The Dubai physical premium hovered for the majority of this week, rising from $9.72/bbl on 25 Aug to $11.20/bbl on 28 Aug, before a brief dip to $10.10/bbl on 31 Aug. From here, the premium saw strength, jumping to $15.81/bbl on 01 Sep.

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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