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Brent crude at $60: That's a Citi view you may love
Published 3 July 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis Geopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, according to
Synopsis Geopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, according to Citi.
Global energy markets are normalizing, with shipping resuming and Gulf producers increasing output. Despite this, Chinese buyers remain absent, and inventories are lower than anticipated,
suggesting a potentially uneven recovery. Other banks share this outlook, anticipating a return to market surplus.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 1:42 PM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 5:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Geopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, according to Citi.
Global energy markets are normalizing, with shipping resuming and Gulf producers increasing output.
Despite this, Chinese buyers remain absent, and inventories are lower than anticipated, suggesting a potentially uneven recovery.