
Daria Rechkalova
Contributing author
Faculty of Economics, MSU

Contributing author
Faculty of Economics, MSU
OpinionAnalysis of the April 2026 Iranian oil crisis: the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Brent's surge to $109 per barrel, revised forecasts of $82-134, restructuring of trade flows, Russia's role, and stagflation macro-financial risks.
OpinionA comprehensive analysis of the March 2026 oil crisis: Brent's 44% surge to $103, the release of 400 million barrels from reserves, the reshaping of global trade flows, and implications for the world economy. Data, charts, and forecasts from the EIA and IEA.
OpinionOil market review for March 2026: why Brent surged 10% to $78-82, what futures and options are indicating, how the Strait of Hormuz blockade is affecting logistics, and what price forecasts analysts are offering. Risk and scenario analysis.