Brent Above $102 as Aramco Warns of Two-Year Oil Stock Rebuild
Brent trades near $102.48 a barrel as Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warns that depleted oil stockpiles could take two years to rebuild after Hormuz fully reopens.
Nathan Cole covers global energy markets, commodities trading, and precious metals, including oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and critical minerals. His reporting focuses on supply-demand dynamics, OPEC policy decisions, inflation hedging flows, and the relationship between commodities, the U.S. dollar, and real yields. He analyzes how geopolitical risk, production data, and global trade flows influence resource pricing and corporate earnings exposure across sectors. Based in Houston, Nathan maintains close relationships with energy executives and commodities traders, and outside of work he enjoys offshore sailing and hiking along the Gulf Coast.
Brent trades near $102.48 a barrel as Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warns that depleted oil stockpiles could take two years to rebuild after Hormuz fully reopens.
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