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Spicy days ahead!

Brent is reaching a monthly highs as we are approaching expiry.
Published: 29 April 2026
Written by:
Will Cunliffe

Will Cunliffe

Research Analyst, The Officials
Will Cunliffe
,
Edward Hayden-Briffett

Edward Hayden-Briffett

Research Analyst, The Officials
Edward Hayden-Briffett
and
Spyridon Kokas

Spyridon Kokas

Research Analyst, The Officials
Spyridon Kokas
Reviewed by:
Jorge Montepeque

Jorge Montepeque

Head of Benchmarking, The Officials
Jorge Montepeque
Edition: Asia EditionVolume: 3Issue: 81
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Brent is reaching a monthly highs as we are approaching expiry.

$115 Brent! The awakening is happening. Lots of market chatter has focused on undervalued futures compared to sky-high physical prices. Finally, futures are picking up, with little prospect of an imminent reopening of the Strait after two months.

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