[MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude prices rebound slightly following Asia-Pac weakness; Nat Gas prices remain elevated

Crude prices initially dipped due to political rhetoric aimed at reducing gas prices in California but have since shown a slight recovery as European trading begins.

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  • Crude benchmarks softened in the earlier hours of the Asia-Pac session, following a NY Post report that US President Trump is determined to drive California gas prices down. WTI futures fell from USD 60.85/bbl to a trough of USD 60.17/bbl following the report but has since rebounded slightly as the European session gets underway, however holding below the USD 61/bbl handle. Geopolitical tensions remain in the spotlight, with continued attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine, recently reported by DTEK Power Company.
  • Nat Gas prices remain elevated, with Dutch TTF holding above EUR 40/MWh while Henry Hub futures hover near USD 7/MMBtu, as the Arctic storm provides a short-term shock to gas production.
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However, ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in Ukraine, along with elevated natural gas prices amid an Arctic storm, may keep the energy markets on edge and influence broader commodity sentiment.

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