Global jet fuel shipments by sea fell to a decade-low seasonal level in April, as reduced crude supplies constrained output and kept barrels in the Middle East while Asian refiners cut operating rates. The tighter product flows add a supportive backdrop for benchmark crude prices, including Oil – Brent Crude and Oil – US Crude, and may influence demand dynamics for Natural Gas in power generation and refining.
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Over the past month, Brent futures have advanced about 8.9%, while WTI has gained roughly 1.8%, with both contracts currently showing a short-term technical bias of Buy and Buy, respectively. Natural gas prices have slipped around 1.4% over the same period, and the near-term signal screens as Hold, suggesting a more balanced risk-reward setup amid shifting fuel demand patterns. Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.