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Prompt tightness in Dated Brent amid continued CPC disruptions; physical differential nears $4/bbl with all BFOETM grades bid except Brent
Published: August 4, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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Another choppy week in the Dated Brent complex as the CPC situation continues to drive sentiment. There is a disconnect between the Middle East hostilities which have a greater effect on the futures, and the North Sea, with the market focused on CPC loading disruptions caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.

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Written by

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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