Oil and prices
International market
EIA forecasts Brent near US$90 per barrel in the second half of 2026
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Summary
In its September outlook, the EIA forecasts Brent to average around US$90 per barrel in the second half of 2026 and US$74 in 2027. These projections use information available through 3 September and were released on 9 September; they are not today’s oil price.
Why it may matter to operators
Station planning requires distinguishing crude prices, refined-fuel costs and operating margins. This international scenario can inform questions about procurement and working capital, but it does not determine Panama’s pump price per litre or guarantee higher profitability.
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