Lingering Volatility in Energy Markets (opens in new tab)

(click to enlarge) According to the World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook, energy markets remain highly volatile amid the Iran war and continued disruption risks in the Strait of Hormuz. While Brent crude is projected ease in 2027, natural gas prices may remain elevated because of tighter LNG markets and stronger Asian demand. Coal prices are also recovering modestly. This chart highlights how widening imbalances between energy consumption and production are increasing pressure on global natur...