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Brent back at $90. Here's what traders need to watch.

Published21 AUG 26 - 11:21 Reading time minutes

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Monthly Americas Chart Pack: July 2026

US-Iran talks have stalled and the MOU has lapsed, pushing Brent back above $90/bbl and pulling Asian refiners toward WTI, WAF and Black Sea barrels. WTI is landing cheapest into both the Far East and NWE, while tight Gulf tonnage and plunging US diesel stocks point to a firmer September.

Key takeaways

WTI’s Far East discount widens. WTI Midland is landing about $7/bbl cheaper than Murban into the Far East.
Murban’s premium narrows the field. Steep Murban gains, driven by ADNOC trimming August and September volumes, are pushing refiners toward WTI, WAF and Black Sea grades.
Diesel stocks plunge. US diesel inventories have dropped over the summer, adding fundamental support to bullish winter pricing.
Gulf VLCC tonnage tightens. Just four VLCCs are available in the Gulf, two below the 90 day average, keeping TD22 rates on a rising path.
NWE Aframax supply builds. Afra tonnage in region sits at 24 vessels, six above the 90 day average, even as WTI stays cheapest into NWE.