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Commerzbank analysts Norman Liebke and Carsten Fritsch note that rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have pushed Brent crude and European gas prices higher. However, price movements remain subdued due to easing supply constraints from inventory builds and rerouted energy flows. The report highlights conflicting demand signals: while geopolitical risks support prices, oversupply concerns and improved logistics are capping gains. For traders, this creates a volatile yet range-bound market environment where technical levels and geopolitical developments will drive short-term volatility. The key focus for the coming weeks will be on OPEC+ production decisions and US shale output adjustments, which could tip the balance between supply and demand dynamics.
