strikeApr 14, 2026

Sky-high prices for physical barrels reveals the real turmoil in oil markets

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As volatile as oil futures have been, current prices suggest global shortages caused by the war in the Middle East are a fleeting problem. Sky-high prices for physical barrels, however, highlight worries over an unprecedented supply crisis.

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Jeffrey JonesBy Jeffrey Jones
As volatile as oil futures have been, current prices suggest global shortages caused by the war in the Middle East are a fleeting problem. Sky-high prices for physical barrels, however, highlight worries over an unprecedented supply crisis. Over the past week, international bench…

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