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Brent Recovers as Oil Tanker Attacked Near Black Sea Terminal

Brent steadies as CPC tanker attack, China fuel price hikes and Red Sea risks keep geopolitical tensions elevated.
17 July 2026

Brent Dips Despite Bab el-Mandeb Closure Threats

Brent falls as Bab el-Mandeb risks rise; Iraq exports resume, China expands ethylene, India restricts Hormuz crews.
16 July 2026

Brent Dips to $83/bbl as the US Set to Back Iraq-Syria Crude Oil Pipeline

US supports Hormuz bypass pipeline, Russia refinery hit, China fuel demand weakens, while Japan diversifies crude supply.
15 July 2026

Brent Declines as Trump Cancels 20% Fee

Brent eases as Trump confirms Iran shipping blockade. China imports slump, while Brazil and Nigeria adjust fuel policies.
14 July 2026

Brent Rises As Trump Reinstates Blockade

Brent rises as US-Iran tensions escalate. OPEC cuts 2026 demand outlook, while Nigeria output and global fuel security efforts grow.
13 July 2026

Brent Eases as The US Agrees to Further Talks With Iran

Brent eases as US-Iran talks resume. Russia's fuel crunch deepens, while India expands SPR capacity with a new 13mb site.
10 July 2026

Brent Slides as Russia’s Saratov Refinery is Hits

Brent falls as Russia halts refinery runs and bans diesel exports. CFTC blocks 24/7 crude trading; Iraq backs OPEC membership.
9 July 2026

Brent Breaks $80/bbl Following US-Iran Escalations

Brent breaks $80 as Iran tensions escalate, Hormuz risks rise, tanker flows halt, and China resumes fuel exports.
8 July 2026

Brent Rises above $73/bbl as Tankers Hit In Strait

Hormuz tensions rise as tankers are hit; Omsk refinery halts after strike, while new pipeline routes gain attention.
7 July 2026

Brent Softens as Russia’s Omsk Refinery Struck

Brent firms as Ukraine hits Russia's Omsk refinery; India buys 8mb crude; Iraq advances strategic pipeline plans.
6 July 2026

Brent Briefly Breaks $72/bbl; Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Crude Production Rises

Kuwait, Kazakhstan output rises as Gulf flows recover; Chinese teapots buy cheap Mideast crude; US holiday demand steady.
3 July 2026

Brent remains weak on expectations of easing supply

The drop in prices comes amid expectations of a glut due to Qatar reporting good progress on the Strait of Hormuz between the US and Iran...
2 July 2026

Brent Declines as Trump Claims Iranian Denuclearisation Progress

Brent falls below $72 as OPEC+ eyes output hike, Ukraine hits Russia, and US-Iran talks continue.
1 July 2026