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Done With Dramatics?

North Sea hits record highs; strong Midland/Forties demand, DFLs bid on rolls, deferred buying supports curve despite softer aggression.
Published: March 31, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
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The Dated complex has seen another strong week, though the theme remains one of geopolitically driven volatility. Each day, it feels as though market participants lack confidence in the market's true value, with spreads trading in 40c ranges and Brent futures following headlines choppily this week.

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