Monthly review · September 2026
Crude Oil · September 2026
Published 22 October 2026.
Published 22 October 2026, after the period closed.
The month in brief
Of the 1313 articles that took a side on Crude Oil in September 2026, 72% argued it higher, against 66% of 296 the month before.
The figures
- 72% (948 of 1313 articles that took a side) argued Crude Oil higher, in September 2026, New York time.
- 66% (194 of 296) the month before, in August 2026.
Largest argument: Middle East Conflict Oil Supply Risk, 8.8% of 3302 Crude Oil narrative mentions (290), from 92 outlets.
Also this month
- 'Middle East Conflict Oil Supply Risk' was the largest argument: 290 of the month's 3302 Crude Oil narrative mentions (8.8%), from 92 outlets, with no mentions the month before.
Articles matched to this narrative
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“recent attacks had shown that disruptions to shipping could spread and become more severe”
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“The gains are linked to concerns that the ongoing Middle East war could cause long-lasting supply disruptions.”
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“oil prices extended their rise on continued Middle East supply worries tied to the US-Iran conflict”
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“If it were not so, why is the U.S. president still pondering a diesel/export ban and twiddling with the tax regime on agricultural 'red' diesel if he thought petroleum products would be soon flowing forth from the choke points of disruption he has caused via Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb?”
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“A disruption in Middle Eastern supply pushes up crude prices. Higher crude costs and tighter supplies move through refineries.”