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Global Oil Market Weekly Highlights
Global Oil Market Weekly Highlights
FUTURES WEEKLY RECAPS
(2) Crude Oil Futures (Oct. 12-16, 2026) Surpass Key Thresholds as Middle East Supply Risks and Geopolitical Friction Intensify: WTI, Brent, and Murban
The week of Oct. 12 to Oct. 16 saw intense volatility across global crude markets, with futures driven sharply upward by escalating hostilities in the Middle East and ongoing attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
October 17, 2026
