Alex Lawler

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Reuters OPEC/oil markets correspondent; supply policy & pricing

OPEC+ June 7 Meeting Likely only Symbolic Quota Hike
SocialMay 25, 2026

OPEC+ June 7 Meeting Likely only Symbolic Quota Hike

The next OPEC+ meeting is on June 7 - another largely symbolic increase in the quota is expected https://t.co/VGOwbbfug5

By Alex Lawler
Traders Bet $430M on Oil Drop Pre‑Trump Ceasefire
SocialApr 22, 2026

Traders Bet $430M on Oil Drop Pre‑Trump Ceasefire

Traders placed bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude prices just 15 minutes before President Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran, which sent the market lower @a_coops1 https://t.co/v167motouv

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Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Confirms Hormuz Open
SocialApr 17, 2026

Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Confirms Hormuz Open

The physical oil market, like the futures, has had a big reaction to Iran saying the Strait of Hormuz is open. WTI Midland crude traded CIF at dated Brent plus $10.40, down a massive $6.80 from Thursday's offer. Lower offers too in...

By Alex Lawler
Oil Prices Surge to $150 Amid Middle East Crisis
SocialApr 13, 2026

Oil Prices Surge to $150 Amid Middle East Crisis

Physical oil prices are at the sharp end of the Middle East supply crisis - almost $150 a barrel for some grades today based on the LSEG numbers. OPEC meanwhile sees a relatively small hit to oil demand from the ongoing...

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Physical Brent Hits $150 Before Options Predict It
SocialApr 7, 2026

Physical Brent Hits $150 Before Options Predict It

While the options market bets on Brent crude futures hitting a record $150 a barrel, in the physical market cargo prices have already got there https://t.co/mfaujswneF

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OPEC+ Poised to Lift Quotas as Hormuz Reopens
SocialApr 4, 2026

OPEC+ Poised to Lift Quotas as Hormuz Reopens

OPEC+ eight members meet tomorrow, with an unprecedented situation in the oil market. They will likely consider a quota increase that would signal readiness to raise output once tankers are able to transit the Strait of Hormuz sources say. https://t.co/ppX8SdbsiJ

By Alex Lawler
Middle East War Fuels Energy Nightmare, Says Reuters
SocialMar 22, 2026

Middle East War Fuels Energy Nightmare, Says Reuters

Three weeks into the Middle East war, this is where we are from an energy point of view - a nightmare scenario. A weekend read from @Reuters https://t.co/xnlY5DLrvT

By Alex Lawler
Fujairah Resumes Oil Loadings, Prices Set to Rise
SocialMar 15, 2026

Fujairah Resumes Oil Loadings, Prices Set to Rise

UAE's Fujairah resumes oil loadings after attack, sources say. Oil is still expected to open higher when trading resumes tonight https://t.co/PPrPe2zMLy

By Alex Lawler
IEA Report Signals Shift From Oil Oversupply to Shortages
SocialMar 11, 2026

IEA Report Signals Shift From Oil Oversupply to Shortages

From oversupply to concern of shortages - IEA oil stocks release is coming, sources say https://t.co/ttzyIWK0qw

By Alex Lawler