Asia is set to import 23.96 million barrels of crude oil per day in September, the highest since the start of the US-Iran war, up from 23.38 million in August. Despite rising imports, oil prices fell slightly with Brent crude down 0.52% to $102.54 and WTI down 0.34% to $91.85 per barrel as traders weigh geopolitical tensions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the US and Israel for global instability, escalating concerns about Middle East conflicts. Market risks remain from potential further monetary tightening, Middle East escalation, and ongoing US-China trade talks.
The recent report on Asia's crude oil imports provides context for energy market activity. For readers following energy stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 24, 2026 09:21 WIB: Among 38 priced Energy-sector US stocks, 21 rose and 17 fell. Notable movers include Devon Energy Corp (DVN) at USD 47.98 with a 1-day change of +2.24% and a typical hold time on Pluang of 134 days, Petróleo Brasileiro SA (PBR) at USD 21.22 with a 1-day change of +2.22% and a typical hold time of 25 days, and Shell PLC (SHEL) at USD 95.67 with a 1-day change of +1.85% and a typical hold time of 89 days. Pluang order activity shows DVN with 77% Sell / 23% Buy, PBR with 48% Sell / 52% Buy, and SHEL with 80% Sell / 20% Buy.
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