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Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

CNBC Top Stories April 2, 2026 · 8:36 pm Read Original
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Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Apr 2, 2026 · 8:36 pm
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