Brent crude oil (ICE front-month) closes above USD 92.00 per barrel on 31 July 2026 (confirmed by ICE/Bloomberg closing price)
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Published on 26. July 2026
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Predicted for 31. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Brent traded at USD 97.04–98.38/bbl on 24 July 2026 (Fortune/ICE). Middle East war premium from US-Iran conflict and Houthi attacks keeps price well above fundamental supply estimates (Goldman Sachs annual forecast was ~USD 56/bbl before escalation). OPEC+ production increase from August (+188,000 bbl/day) applies pressure but is insufficient to crash below USD 92 with ongoing geopolitical premium. ICE Brent implied volatility: 28–32%. Even a -5% pullback from USD 97 yields USD 92.15. No specific Brent 31 July contract in open predictions (WTI >$90 for 31 July is listed separately).
Data basis for this prediction
- Fortune/ICE: Brent-Schlusskurs 97,04–98,38 USD/bbl am 24.07.2026
- OPEC+ Pressemitteilung: Produktionserhöhung +188.000 bbl/day ab August 2026
- intellectia.ai: Brent-Preisentwicklung Juli 2026, Nahost-Konfliktprämie dokumentiert
- IEA Oil Market Report Juli 2026: 2 Mio. bbl/day Angebotsüberschuss, aber Risikoprämie hoch
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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