RE: Sale30 Mar 2026 08:50
Morning all. Brent now over $116 and there seems to be a consensus amongst analysts that higher prices might be here for a while now, especially if the Houthis decide to block the route via the Red Sea. The rise in oil prices as well as the pressures on supplies of fertiliser will put up food prices considerably if things do go on long-term. I agree that all this makes a buyout more of a possibility although I don't see the Chinese buying as they will want the oil for their own use whereas the Mongolians have stipulated that the oil is for the Mongolian refinery, when it comes onstream, and the domestic market. Nevertheless, it's clear to me that a deal is being thrashed out now - I've had a long period of regular comms with the company IR team, but there is now absolute radio silence from them. That can only be for one reason in my view. Maybe an announcement before the Easter break?