Five Energy Market Trends to Track in 2026: The Year of the So-Called Glut

As we step into 2026, the global energy landscape is poised for turbulence, with whispers of an oil \”glut\” dominating headlines. Yet, this narrative may be overstated, influenced by geopolitical pressures and market dynamics that could reshape supply realities. Drawing from recent analyses, including Reuters\’ outlook and insights from OPEC and specialized energy commentary, here […]

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Oil Prices Hold as Markets Realign to Supply and Demand in 2026

As we close out 2025, oil prices are holding steady amid a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, sanctions enforcement, and shifting supply-demand dynamics. Brent crude is trading around $62.46 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits at approximately $58.48, both benchmarks reflecting modest gains of about 0.13% and 0.17% respectively in recent sessions. This […]

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Oil Glut and Surging Barrels at Sea Have Spooked Oil Traders and the Market, but Is This Market Dysfunction Rather Than a Glut?

In the volatile world of global energy markets, the sight of surging oil barrels floating at sea has sent shockwaves through traders and investors. As of late 2025, global crude supplies have ballooned, with an estimated 1.3 billion barrels of \”oil on water\”—the highest level since April 2020 and a staggering 30% increase from August. […]

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Trump Administration Intercepts a Second Tanker in Venezuela Oil Tanker Blockade – Update US Is Said to Board Third Tanker Off Venezuela as Tensions Mount

In a bold escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the Trump administration has intercepted a second oil tanker amid an ongoing blockade aimed at crippling the Maduro regime\’s oil exports. On December 20, 2025, the US Coast Guard seized the supertanker named Centuries in the Caribbean Sea, shortly after it departed from […]

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