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Energy Intelligence projects a global crude surplus of about 500,000 barrels per day through October, rising to 1.9 million b/d in 2026 as OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ supply grow. The forward Brent curve has moved into contango, and that structure is starting to erode.
A sizable 2026 glut would pressure crude and energy-linked costs lower over time. The erosion of contango signals markets are beginning to price in oversupply.
energyintel.comAuthor John van Schaik, New York Editor Andrew KellyJul 24, 2025After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
