The Crude Reality of 2026
5 Surprising Shifts Reshaping the Global Energy Map The mid-January energy landscape presents a deceptive calm that masks a period of intense structural realignment. On January 15, 2026, NYMEX WTI February futures hovered at $59.17/b, while Brent sat at $63.59/b. However, this price floor is fragile; flat prices declined sharply following de-escalating geopolitical rhetoric between…