Brent crude futures have returned to backwardation.

Middle East

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What

When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:50:00 GMT · 1h 42m ago

Where

Middle East ·

Why

Renewed Middle East conflict and disruptions to oil flows increase expectations of tighter near-term crude supplies.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

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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https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Brent-Futures-Flip-to-Backwardation-as-Middle-East-Supply-Risks-Return.html
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