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May’26 We See Some Support?

DTL rebounds; China sells crude, oversupplying North Sea; Midland weak; June Brent supported by strong buying and EFP flows
Published: April 28, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
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Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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As we approach expiry in April, everything could be firming up, with strong buying focused in the June regions, particularly in the June DFL and DTL; these contracts have found support amid buying interest from trade houses and majors.

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Written by

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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