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Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil\’s Surplus Is Here—But What\’s the Real Story?

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In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict could drive oil prices down toward $50 per barrel, accelerating an already emerging supply surplus. This comes amid reports of a \”billion-barrel flotilla\” signaling the long-awaited […]

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India Most Likely Will Not Curb Russian Oil Imports as They Focus on Indian Consumers

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In a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement came amid escalating U.S. pressure, including tariffs on Indian goods, aimed at isolating Russia economically over its ongoing conflict in […]

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Oil Contango Grips 2026 as Trade Friction Fans Glut Worries – Or Not as OPEC+ may not be able to produce new quotas

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As global oil markets navigate a complex landscape of supply increases, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties, a notable shift has emerged in the futures curve for 2026. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude timespreads for several months in 2026 have slipped into contango, reflecting growing concerns over potential oversupply. This development comes amid OPEC+\’s efforts to […]

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Does OPEC+ Really Have Spare Capacity?

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Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]

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The Oil and Gas Global Markets Financial Update – With Josh Young, Bision Interests and David Blackmon, Energy Impacts

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Key topics: Russia/Ukraine Geopolitical influences, California Refinery, and National Security This was a fantastic discussion with Josh Young  and David Blackmon  covering the global oil and gas markets. We had over 2,000 live viewers and received great questions. We highly recommend subscribing to Josh at Bision Insights. As well as David and our podcasts. The podcast will be available […]

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Ukraine\’s Bombing of Russian Refineries is bad for the Environment

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Ukraine\’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to import gasoline from distant Asian markets, amplifying CO2 emissions through longer transportation routes. This disruption also reverberates through global fuel […]

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