Paper vs. Physical: The $34 Gap Exposing the True Cost of the Iran Oil Shock

The price that underpins real-world oil cargo transactions surged to its highest level since 2008. Dated Brent hit $141.37 per barrel, reaching an 18-year high. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures traded near $107, still below 2022 levels. Thus, it’s clear that the benchmark for actual crude cargoe