{
  "id": 3918112,
  "title": "Brent: Prices firm as OPEC risks grow – ING",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/brent-prices-firm-as-opec-risks-grow-ing",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-28T06:55:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/brent-prices-firm-as-opec-risks-grow-ing-202608280655"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Brent Oil prices have rebounded, with ICE Brent up 2.1% amid prospects of stalled US-Iran negotiations and increasing flows through the Strait of Hormuz. They point to Venezuela potentially exiting OPEC as its relations with the US improve, which could diminish the group's formal sway while retaining considerable market influence through OPEC+. Yesterday, oil prices closed higher for the first time this week, with ICE Brent settling up 2.1%. This advance occurred after reports that President Trump told mediators the US has no intention of reverting to the June Memorandum of Understanding terms. Instead, he indicated, the US is content to observe the impact of mounting economic pressure on Iran. Optimism surged throughout the week as restart talks gained traction. Despite diplomatic setbacks, there are emerging indications of additional oil traversing the Strait of Hormuz, previously estimated at 5m b/d. OPEC confronts the risk of another member departing after UAE's recent exit. Venezuela is contemplating leaving OPEC as US ties strengthen post-Nicolas Maduro's removal. While an exit would weaken OPEC's market control, the group still commands a significant share globally, especially when considering OPEC+.",
  "summary": "ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent Oil prices have recovered, with ICE Brent up 2.1% as prospects for renewed US-Iran talks fade and flows through the Strait of Hormuz gradually increase.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}