Week 16 Opens: Oil Surges Past $100 on Blockade Threat
Monday, April 13, 2026. WTI at $104.90, up 8.64%. Brent at $102.20, up 7.38%. Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade. Ceasefire talks failed. JPMorgan warns $120 possible.
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Geographic Spotlight: Morocco
Friday, April 10, 2026. Morocco's energy paradox: 87.5% dependent yet North Africa's renewable leader. Nador LNG terminal Q4 2026. Tendrara gas mid-2026. Africa's first offshore wind farm 2029.
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Hormuz Reopens: Iran Escalates
Thursday, April 9, 2026. WTI $96.88, up 2.62%. Hormuz reopening eases supply fears, but Iran attacks Saudi pipeline. Ceasefire fragile. Trade the levels.
9 Huhti 2min
Ceasefire Agreed: Crude Collapses 14.3%
Wednesday, April 8, 2026. BREAKING: Two-week ceasefire agreed. Strait of Hormuz reopening. WTI plunged 14.3% to $96.82. War premium evaporated. Thesis vindicated. Mean reversion in progress. Henry Hub...
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Technicals: Week 15
Tuesday, April 7, 2026. WTI trading in a $102.18 to $104.54 range. Price has overcome obstacles near $102, signaling re-entry into a bullish zone. RSI near 64. Henry Hub $2.80. Trump 8 PM ET deadline ...
7 Huhti 2min
Geographic Spotlight: Thailand
Monday, April 6, 2026. Geographic Spotlight: Thailand. Largest LNG capacity in SE Asia, declining domestic production, 50% crude from Middle East, LNG hub ambitions, 47% emissions reduction target by ...
6 Huhti 2min
Geographic Spotlight: Portugal
Friday, April 3, 2026. Geographic Spotlight: Portugal. Sines LNG terminal, 70%+ renewable electricity, hydrogen pilot, zero domestic production, gateway to Southern Europe. Show returns Tuesday, April...
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$104.96 and Rising: Negotiation Theater
Thursday, April 2, 2026. WTI surged to $104.96, up 4.84%. Trump addressed the nation. Iran denies direct talks but messages exchanged. Britain convening 35 countries on Strait reopening. Henry Hub $2....
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