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I think the physical market are trading at significant premiums to futures or paper market and it is only a matter of time that paper will catch up
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence
23 March 2026

It's unclear whether the trading was initiated by a person or an algorithm of the kind widely used in computerized trading
Tim Skirrow | Head of Derivatives |
24 March 2026

That is a larger than usual volume than I would expect at that time of day, but in the same breath it’s not excessively large.
Tim Skirrow | Head of Derivatives |
23 March 2026

The east are pricing it more accurately that will spread into other benchmarks
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
23 March 2026

Trump is trying to show he can out-escalate and that way ends in scorched earth for Gulf infrastructure.
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 23 March 2026
Flaring events this year have spiked to highest monthly seasonal levels in at least five years
Josh Garcia | Gas Analyst |
21 March 2026
"US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters are the clear near‑term winners
Tom Purdie | Lead LNG Analyst |
19 March 2025
The notification to evacuate specific sites marks a clear escalation in rhetoric around energy infrastructure, at a time
Tom Purdie | Lead LNG Analyst |
19 March 2025

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and crude availability remains a concern, meaning the market should remain bullish
Royston Huan | Analyst in Liquid |
19 March 2026

The damage could clearly take a while even months or even years to fix
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 19 March 2026

A one-month outage, it’s really absorbable, especially for the European market.
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
19 March 2026

The gloves haven’t come off yet when it comes to striking energy infrastructure
Richard Bronze | Co-founder and Head of Geopolitics | 18 March 2026
We think TTF front-month price could rise all the way to €60
Livia Gallarati | Head of Global Gas |
18 March 2026

The biggest question for us is what the new normal will look like, whenever it comes. Clearly, it won’t look like the old status quo.
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 11 March 2026

Dr Amrita Sen answer UK MPs' questions on the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil and gas markets
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 10 March 2026

We are losing 11 millions barrels a day of transit that stuck even that's allowing for Saudi Arabia redirecting and UAE
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 10 March 2026

Asia is disproportionately impacted because they take the largest volumes of crude from the Middle East.
Kitt Haines | Head of Oil |
10 March 2026
The buying “materially helps clear Russian crude and delays deeper upstream shut-ins
Energy Aspects
10 March 2026

We are losing 10 million barrels per day of crude flows and 5 million barrels per day of oil products.
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 9 March 2026

Markets are too complacent about the upward pressure on oil prices from the war between Iran and Israel and the US
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 6 March 2026
Buyers in South Korea, India and Taiwan have sought replacement spot cargoes. However, many are hesitant to place tenders
Kesher Sumeet | Senior LNG Analyst |
6 March 2026
Governments may seek diversification at the margins, but many Asian refiners are tied to Middle East term contracts
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
6 March 2026

Cargoes have started to be diverted to Asia, away from Europe in recent days, and the prevailing JKM-TTF spreads
Kesher Sumeet | Senior LNG Analyst |
6 March 2026

Producers and consumers are racing to hedge against oil price swings, with much of the hedging activity concentrated
Energy Aspects
6 March 2026
We understand it's a full shutdown at the moment, which means just to bring back liquefaction, it will take two weeks
Livia Gallarati | Head of Global Gas |
6 March 2026
"Dubai spreads have surged as crude exports remain stranded within the Middle East Gulf
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
6 March 2026

It’s difficult to get effective oil price discovery because of the sheer volume of oil that’s being disrupted in terms of flows
Kitt Haines | Head of Oil |
5 March 2026

If the shipping paralysis in the Strait of Hormuz lasts for one month, European inventories could fall to a historic low
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
4 March 2026

There are logistical trade-offs involved, including the reduction of NGLs takeaway capacity
Richard Bronze | Co-founder and Head of Geopolitics | 4 March 2026
With European storage already depleted and Asian spreads widening, there is limited buffer
Pallab Kant | Analyst in Quant Service |
4 March 2026

The EU is unlikely to reverse its ban on Russian gas and LNG, with the latter in place from 2027
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
4 March 2026
Iran has boosted exports since mid-February and private refineries can still access some Iranian oil through their floating storage
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
4 March 2026

Chinese refineries are likely to undertake precautionary run cuts as Middle East shipping flows come to a standstill
Jianan Sun | Analyst in Liquid |
3 March 2026

Current shipper caution means a gridlock on Strait of Hormuz transited volumes for now
Royston Huan | Analyst in Liquid |
3 March 2026

Strait of Hormuz is “key” to oil prices, with shippers “super cautious”
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 2 March 2026
France’s export capabilities will be key in determining French day-ahead prices in the second quarter
Sabrina Kernbichler | Head of European Power |
26 February 2026

Should investors factor risk premium & go long oil?
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
3 February 2026

More selling would come if Brent falls below $65 a barrel
James Taylor | Head of Quant Service |
2 February 2026

The VLSFO market is likely going to see pressure this quarter from the rise in Kuwait's exports
Royston Huan | Analyst in Liquid |
2 Febuary 2026

The city gas sector, where structural expansion is fastest, will lead consumption growth
Kesher Sumeet | Senior LNG Analyst |
22 January 2026

This year, we're going to have record growth in global LNG supply particularly from the US
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
20 January 2026

The weather outlook across Northeast Asia and Europe has turned colder week-on-week tightening market fundamentals
Kesher Sumeet | Senior LNG Analyst |
16 January 2026

It's hard to get to that 30 to 50 million barrels. It could happen over time.
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 9 January 2026

Asia fuel oil premiums over West soar as more Venezuelan oil to divert to the US
Royston Huan | Analyst in Liquid |
9 January 2026

We are really talking about a trade-flow shift as the main repercussion of what’s going on there
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 7 January 2026

Sen: The 30 to 50 million barrels tweet lacked context
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 7 January 2026

Any significant Venezuelan oil production recovery will be slow, costly
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 5 January 2026

Sen: Risk of a bigger decline in oil prices
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 5 January 2026

The Venezuelan oil industry Trump is planning to revive
Richard Bronze | Co-founder and Head of Geopolitics | 5 January 2026

Oil prices steady after Donald Trump’s Venezuela strikes
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 5 January 2026

Sen: Oil moves look muted because oversupply is still the dominant market theme
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 17 December 2025
Oil settles below $60 a barrel on hopes of Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Energy Aspects
16 December 2025

How US Threat To Venezuela, Ukraine Potential Deal Put OPEC+ Oil Strategy In The Crosshairs
Richard Bronze | Co-founder and Head of Geopolitics | 16 December 2025
Ongoing robust global LNG loadings and mild weather continue to put downward pressure on Asian LNG prices
Kesher Sumeet | LNG Analyst |
12 December 2025
Demand signals across NorthEast Asia remain largely muted as countries are well stocked
Kesher Sumeet | LNG Analyst |
6 December 2025

Canadian oil discount hits highest since March
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
4 December 2025

Earlier than expected Russian gas ban “not a problem” for supply
Erisa Pasko | Tom Purdie |
3 December 2025
Sanctioned Russia LNG Cargo Heads to Suez on Shadow-Fleet Vessel
Tom Purdie | Senior LNG Analyst |
21 November 2025

This time, Russia sanctions may really bite
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
4 November 2025
Ongoing Russian sanctions the biggest risk to oil markets: Amrita Sen
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 4 November 2025
Saudi Arabia may cut December crude prices to Asia to multi-month lows
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
31 October 2025
Kuwait Petroleum sells crude to Asia after Al-Zour refinery outage, trade sources say
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
30 October 2025
Dutch Hard-Right Leader Geert Wilders Set to Exit Power
Pepijn Bergsen | Macro Policy Analyst |
30 October 2025

How hard will Trump’s ‘tremendous’ Russian oil sanctions hit Moscow? China and India may decide
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
24 October 2025

Sanctions have a far greater impact on Russian oil flows than tariffs: Energy Aspects' Amrita Sen
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 24 October 2025
Spot crude premiums jump as US sanctions on Russian producers drive China, India demand
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
24 October 2025
Amrita Sen: China’s stockpiling has kept the physical oil market very tight
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 13 October 2025
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s gas will reverberate across Europe
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
08 October 2025
Opec+ steadies crude market with cautious turn as oil glut looms growth
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 07 October 2025
Russian fuel exports drop as Ukraine intensifies its strike on oil refinaries
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 23 September 2025

Impact of China purchase on crude
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
16 September 2025
Cuts to US oil jobs and spending threaten output growth
Jesse Jones | Lead US Upstream Analyst |
08 September 2025
Gallarati: Numbness to Geopolitics Risky for Oil Markets
Livia Gallarati | Global Crude Lead |
05 September 2025

Some observers question oil 'surplus'
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
02 September 2025
Spain’s Negative Power Prices Are Already Twice the 2024 Total
Sabrina Kernbichler | Head of European Power |
02 September 2025
US tariff threat over Indian imports of Russian oil could backfire
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 26 August 2025

European Gas Set for Weekly Gain as Ukraine Peace Optimism Wanes
Erisa Pasko | Senior European Gas Analyst |
22 August 2025
Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls, analysts say
Richard Jones | Analyst in Liquids |
20 August 2025
EDF to Cut Nuclear Output in Northern France on Low River Levels
William Peck | Senior European Power Analyst |
18 August 2025

US-India trade war throws spotlight on Mukesh Ambani’s Russian oil windfall
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 10 August 2025
Russia’s Urals Touted to Refiners in China as Oil Flows in Flux
Jianan Sun | Senior Oil Analyst |
08 August 2025
Low global diesel supplies support crude prices despite OPEC+ boost
Natalia Losada | Senior Oil Products Analyst |
07 August 2025

Logic for OPEC policy not market share: Energy Aspects
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 04 August 2025

Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 years amid rising LNG use
Kesher Sumeet | Senior LNG Analyst |
22 July 2025

French Power Slips on Wind Surge, Deepening Discount to Germany
William Peck | Senior European Power Analyst |
21 July 2025

Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ “playing the long game”: Sen
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 10 July 2025

Jet fuel demand falters as Chinese curb overseas trips, US policies weigh
Koen Wessels | Head of Demand |
9 July 2025

Diesel’s Supply Crunch Leaves Market Crying Out for Barrels
Natalia Losada | Oil Products Analyst |
7 July 2025

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on oil could last for years
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 24 June 2025

Iran’s enriched uranium remains unaccounted for
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 23 June 2025

Oil Markets Remain Volatile Amid West Asia Escalations, What's Next?
Kitt Haines | Head of Oil |
20 June 2025

Spain Heat Wave Tests Power Grid’s Post-Blackout Pivot to Gas
William Peck | Senior European Power Analyst |
19 June 2025

How a move by Iran to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz could further escalate tensions and impact oil
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 18 June 2025

Fuel and fury: energy becomes a Middle East battlefield
Richard Bronze | Co-founder and Head of Geopolitics | 16 June 2025

From 2027 it gets worse. We've got more closures coming. We are in for a period of very high refined products prices.
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 7 June 2025

Traders Flock to Niche Options Market to Bet on Crude Oil Glut
Dr Nicky Ferguson | Head of Analytics |
5 June 2025

Oil's rallies will be capped…I can't see how we go to 70 or 80 dollars unless there's a big geopolitical outage
Dr Amrita Sen | Founder and Director of Market Intelligence | 3 June 2025

Not a Bad Time for OPEC+ to Increase Production
Livia Gallarati | Global Crude Lead |
30 May 2025

Murban crude prices drop as OPEC+ raises output, prompting surge in volumes to Asia
Richard Jones | Liquids Analyst |
23 May 2025

Oil markets slide as Trump says U.S. is close to a deal with Iran
Jeremy Irwin | Global Crude Lead |
15 May 2025
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