Oil’s Oversupply Narrative Just Died

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Renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed Brent crude oil prices above $85, ending the oversupply narrative and raising global oil shortage concerns. Analysts also suggest the expected 2026 LNG oversupply may be delayed until 2028 due to these tensions and project delays.

Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities have pushed Brent above $85, ending the oversupply narrative and reviving fears of a global oil shortage. Much Anticipated 2026 LNG Oversupply Wave May Not Materialize - According to industry analysts, the much-anticipated LNG oversupply wave of 2026 will fail to materialize, with BloombergNEF pushing out its first glut year into 2028 as the US-Iran conflict and recurring project delays impede commissioning. - With Middle Eastern supply still capped, the blistering heat brought by this year’s Super El Niño…