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Preparing For Breakout

Consolidation in Brent futures and RBOB crack; M1 gasoline East/West testing all-time lows
Published: August 25, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
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The M1 Brent futures strengthened over the week, reaching highs of $94.83/bbl before coming off to the $92/bbl level. On the upside, prices should fill the gap from 24 and 27 July. This sits between the 21 Aug intraday high of $94.83/bbl, and the 24 Jul intraday low of $95.15/bbl.

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

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