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Dated Brent has weakened significantly w/w, with the physical differential dropping from around $18.60/bbl on 14 Apr to $7.295/bbl....
Published: April 22, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
,
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
Reviewed by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

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