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Thin trade; Brent/Dubai rangebound, balanced supply/demand; no clear catalyst.
Published: February 17, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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From International Energy Week to the Chinese New Year break, we have seen the market become lighter in volumes and more illiquid.

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