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Brent Eases As US Crude Stocks Surge

US crude stocks surge, Saudi exports go dark amid Houthi threats, while Russian refinery disruption triggers fuel rationing.
12 August 2026

Brent Firms as Zawiya Oil Depot Partially Closes

Libya and Russia face fresh energy disruptions, while US pipeline investment strengthens West Coast supply resilience.
11 August 2026

Brent Rises as Houthis Claim Responsibility for Jazan Refinery Attack

Houthis hit Saudi refinery; Russian refinery disrupted, Libya pipeline leak contained. OPEC output rises as Gulf supply recovers.
10 August 2026

Brent drops on US jobs report, sees support into the afternoon

The 13:30 BST drop emerged alongside the release of US non-farm payrolls, which posted a loss of 23,000 jobs in the US  in July 2026...
7 August 2026

Brent Strengthens Amid New Houthi Attacks

Houthis escalate Red Sea risks; Iran-Oman Hormuz corridor talks progress. Sinopec buys Russian crude as India fuel demand rises.
6 August 2026

Brent Rises as Houthis Claim New Attack in Red Sea

Brent rebounds as Houthi Saudi tanker attack revives risk, while India, China and Belarus adjust crude and fuel flows.
5 August 2026

Brent Fallen On Hopes of Peace Deal This Week

Brent falls as Hormuz reopening talks progress; Syria cuts Russian oil reliance, Japan builds reserves, and Russia fuel exports slump.
4 August 2026

Brent Trades Choppily As Freight Rates Rise

Brent chops lower as Russia exports face freight risks, India raises fuel taxes, and Hormuz LNG incident adds caution.
3 August 2026

Brent Declines Despite Iran Stopping More Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Brent eases as Iran claims Hormuz intervention and Gulf strikes, while US output and demand weaken and Romania declares emergency.
31 July 2026

Brent Eases as Concerns Over Suez Canal Security Reignite

Brent falls as Qatar replaces LNG flows, Suez risks rise, and Russia extends fuel export curbs amid ongoing supply disruptions.
30 July 2026

Brent Climbs as Trump Threatens to Hit Iran “Hard”

Brent rises as Iran tensions escalate, sanctions expand, Russia extends fuel curbs, India secures LPG shipping, US crude draws.
29 July 2026

Brent Declines as Iran Looks to Upgrade Kharg Island Infrastructure

Iran boosts Kharg security, India shifts LPG sourcing, Saudi reroutes crude, OPEC+ may pause hikes.
28 July 2026

Brent meets resistance above $90/bbl despite attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted several drones from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, targeting its oil infrastructure.....
27 July 2026