The Energy Information Administration raised its 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast to $98 per barrel, an 8% increase from its prior estimate. The agency also expects Brent to average $105 in the fourth quarter of 2026. The revision reflects falling global inventories, tight diesel supplies, and ongoing disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
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