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Crude Oil
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68% bullish — 68% of the articles that took a side on Crude Oil argued Crude Oil higher this week.
Crude Oil · 68% bullish. 68% of the articles that took a side on Crude Oil argued Crude Oil higher this week.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 59 |
| 2026-10-08 | 57 |
| 2026-10-09 | 60 |
| 2026-10-10 | 61 |
| 2026-10-11 | 63 |
| 2026-10-12 | 63 |
| 2026-10-13 | 68 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | 90 |
| 2026-09-15 | 92 |
| 2026-09-16 | 92 |
| 2026-09-17 | 88 |
| 2026-09-18 | 81 |
| 2026-09-19 | 79 |
| 2026-09-20 | 78 |
| 2026-09-21 | 77 |
| 2026-09-22 | 65 |
| 2026-09-23 | 53 |
| 2026-09-24 | 49 |
| 2026-09-25 | 52 |
| 2026-09-26 | 48 |
| 2026-09-27 | 48 |
| 2026-09-28 | 46 |
| 2026-09-29 | 59 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60 |
| 2026-10-01 | 68 |
| 2026-10-02 | 68 |
| 2026-10-03 | 67 |
| 2026-10-04 | 66 |
| 2026-10-05 | 67 |
| 2026-10-06 | 59 |
| 2026-10-07 | 59 |
| 2026-10-08 | 57 |
| 2026-10-09 | 60 |
| 2026-10-10 | 61 |
| 2026-10-11 | 63 |
| 2026-10-12 | 63 |
| 2026-10-13 | 68 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability that oil’s price will rise.
What matters now
Oil's mood has quietly shifted — stories about the US cracking down on Iran's oil shipments are suddenly getting a lot more attention, pushing prices higher.
What changed
Middle East Conflict Oil Supply Risk now leads the bullish case — was 5th
Ukraine Ceasefire Russian Diesel Supply now leads the bearish case — was 5th
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How oil’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Middle East Conflict Oil Supply Risk
Share of coverage
9.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Worries about conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil supplies.
Iran Shadow Fleet Destruction
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
US military action against Iran's shadow fleet will constrain Iranian oil supply, pushing crude prices higher
Geopolitical Oil Supply Risk Premium
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical risk premium is currently adding over $20 per barrel to oil prices, reflecting supply threat valuations.
Strait of Hormuz Disruption Risk
Share of coverage
6.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fears of potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are contributing to the surge in oil prices.
Crude Oil Pressuring Indian Equities
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Elevated crude oil prices are weighing on Indian equity valuations by pressuring inflation and corporate margins.
Emerging
5 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Geopolitical Oil Supply Risk Premium
Share of coverage
1.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical risk premium is currently adding over $20 per barrel to oil prices, reflecting supply threat valuations.
Oil Prices Boosting Energy Earnings
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
High international oil prices are driving strong earnings growth and production increases for Argentine oil companies, making energy stocks outperform the broader market.
Russian Oil Tanker Sanctions Bottleneck
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Restrictions on maritime services to Russian tankers will impede the physical transportation and logistics of Russian oil shipments.
China Fuel Export Halt Shortage
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
China's halt on fuel exports is worsening global fuel shortages and supporting oil prices
G7 Emergency Diesel Reserve Release
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
High diesel prices at record levels create political pressure to intervene with supply releases
Accelerating
1 accelerating narrative · Already visible and gaining attention
Saturated
4 saturated narratives · High attention, with steadier momentum
Middle East Conflict Oil Supply Risk
Share of coverage
9.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Worries about conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil supplies.
Strait of Hormuz Disruption Risk
Share of coverage
6.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fears of potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are contributing to the surge in oil prices.
Crude Oil Pressuring Indian Equities
Share of coverage
4.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Elevated crude oil prices are weighing on Indian equity valuations by pressuring inflation and corporate margins.
G7 Oil Reserve Release
Share of coverage
3.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel by G7 nations will increase global supply and reduce oil prices
Fading
3 fading narratives · Losing attention
Gulf Hurricane Oil Supply Disruption
Share of coverage
1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A forming Atlantic hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will disrupt US oil production and refining capacity
Iran Shadow Fleet Destruction
Share of coverage
0.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
US military action against Iran's shadow fleet will constrain Iranian oil supply, pushing crude prices higher
US-Iran Tensions Oil Supply Risk
Share of coverage
0.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East is adding to uncertainty about oil supplies.
54 more narratives are Stable (steady attention, no clear trend) and appear in the full list.
Why Stable is common: any other stage needs at least two articles in the last three days, plus a share of 3% or more or a move of more than 3 points. A new narrative that is gaining counts as Emerging.
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