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S05 Ep05 Energy Market Update: Rising gas prices add pressure to the UK energy outlook
October 26, 2026 · 5 minBrent crude reached $117.50 a barrel last week as renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz heightened supply concerns. Physical market tightness, rather than speculative buying, appears to be driving prices, while options signal…
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S05 Ep04 Energy Market Update: Oil supply risks mount as Middle East tensions intensify
October 19, 2026 · 4 minTrump’s efforts to lower diesel prices have had little lasting impact, with New York futures near $200 a barrel. Brent crude touched $110 as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions intensified. Please note: this…
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S05 Ep03 Energy Market Update: Russian diesel deal offers limited relief to global markets
October 12, 2026 · 5 minTrump’s announced deal to import Russian diesel offers limited relief, with the proposed 3.7 million barrels small relative to global demand and delivery uncertain amid damage to Russian refineries. Please note: this podcast is provided…
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S05 Ep02 Energy Market Update: G7 reserve release offers temporary relief for UK diesel market
October 5, 2026 · 6 minThe G7’s 100 million barrel reserve release could ease diesel costs for UK businesses and motorists, following Trump’s confirmation that US diesel exports will continue. However, uncertainty over diesel volumes means relief may be…
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S05 Ep01 Energy Market Update: Oil markets caught between diplomacy and disruption
September 28, 2026 · 6 minBrent’s sharp swings, from $97 to above $108 a barrel, reflecting the uncertainty over renewed US-Iran talks and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
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S04 Ep50 Energy Market Update: Could Brent crude climb back above $120?
September 14, 2026 · 5 minBrent crude has surged above $106 a barrel after touching $110 last week, as threats to Saudi exports deepen concerns over global supply. Disruption in the Red Sea, Houthi advances and an attack that shut a key Saudi pipeline have raised…
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The signals from oil, bonds and inflation
September 9, 2026 · 17 minOil, bond yields and inflation are sending a more cautious signal on the global outlook. Growth has held up better than expected. But energy markets remain tight, long-term borrowing costs are rising, and central banks are weighing the…
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S04 Ep49 Energy Market Update: Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping
September 7, 2026 · 4 minBrent crude has climbed above $97 a barrel, its highest level since mid-July, as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping and keep markets on edge. In this episode, we examine the tit-for-tat attacks, emerging risks around the Strait of…
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S04 Ep48 Energy Market Update: Strait tensions keep energy markets on edge
September 1, 2026 · 4 minBrent crude is back above $90 a barrel after renewed US-Iran hostilities reversed last week’s slide towards $85. In this episode, we examine the fragile diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz, the latest exchange of fire and why…
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S04 Ep47 Energy Market Update: Renewed US-Iran tensions could push Brent above $100
August 24, 2026 · 3 minBrent crude approached $95 a barrel last week, its highest since mid-July, as markets reacted to Iran’s missile attack on the UAE and President Trump’s plan to isolate Iran economically. Investors fear prolonged disruption in the Strait of…
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S04 Ep46 Energy Market Update: UK fuel costs face prolonged pressure from supply disruption
August 17, 2026 · 5 minBrent crude remains in the high $80s as hopes fade for a US–Iran agreement and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stays severely disrupted. Longer-dated crude prices suggest continued uncertainty, while gasoil futures point to sustained…
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S04 Ep45 Energy Market Update: Oil markets await a breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz
August 10, 2026 · 6 minHopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent below $80/b last week, but progress has proved elusive. With talks dragging on and tensions across the region continuing, confidence in a breakthrough is fading and Brent has…

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