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Brent crude futures have returned to backwardation.

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What
Brent crude futures have returned to backwardation.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:50:00 GMT · 1h 45m ago
Where
Middle East ·
Why
Renewed Middle East conflict and disruptions to oil flows increase expectations of tighter near-term crude supplies.
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The shift to backwardation indicates market expectations of tighter near-term crude supplies, potentially influencing global oil prices and energy market dynamics.

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