Brent: Supply risks keep prices elevated – Danske Bank

Danske Bank’s Danske Research Team highlights a sharp move higher in Brent as escalating Middle East tensions threaten key supply routes. The report notes Brent’s jump above USD 107/bbl and warns that closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could endanger up to 4% of global Oil supply. The team expects markets to stay focused on disruption risks and the timeline for restoring flows.

Middle East disruptions drive Brent higher

"In commodities, Brent jumped around 3% at opening as escalating geopolitical tensions raised concerns over global supply."

"Brent moved above USD 107/bbl after new strikes on Saudi Arabia, attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline."

"The pipeline is a key export route that allows crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, and its closure could put up to 4% of global oil supply at risk."

"At the same time, rising risks regarding the Houthis around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have added concerns over another important transit route."

"With a planned Gulf-Iran meeting in Oman postponed, markets are likely to remain focused on the risk of further disruption and whether the East-West pipeline can be brought back online quickly."

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