Brent-Dubai Spread Turns Positive as Mideast Oil Logistics Tighten

The Brent-Dubai crude oil spread has moved into positive territory, reflecting logistics challenges affecting Middle Eastern crude exports.

This shift indicates constraints in transportation capacity or routes for Gulf crude, which typically trades at a discount to Brent.

For supply chain professionals in energy and logistics, this development signals potential shipping cost increases and capacity tightness on key oil trade lanes.