Webinar on-demand: 2026 Oil Market Outlook

February 2, 2026

What was covered in the webinar:


  • Market drivers for 2026 and beyond: Venezuelan sanctions; tensions in Iran; OPEC+ targets; Chinese stock builds; and other factors influencing global oil balances.
  • Regional demand trends: Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, and North America are expected to see firm demand; the petrochemical sector is set for growth, with strong demand for naphtha, LPG, and NGLs due to new petrochemical facilities, mainly in China.
  • Benchmark performance: Dubai is expected to struggle in the first half of the year and improve in the second half; Brent is performing well at present.
  • Overview of available datasets (over 200) and instructions on how you can access and export all data.


Webinar recorded on 29 January 2026.

Our expert analysts speaking in this webinar:

Christopher Haines

Christopher Haines


Head of Oil
​​​​​Clare Morris

​​​​​Clare Morris


Head of Refined Products
Jacob Fairey

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