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Global Oil & Energy Outlook 2026: From War Premium to Green Transition
SO OK TRADING | August 5, 2026

Global oil prices are entering a major turning point — shifting from geopolitical pressures toward a new balance in the global energy market. WTI has dropped below $76/barrel and Brent below $80/barrel, the lowest in three weeks, reflecting a clear Bearish Trend this quarter.

 
Key Market Pressures

US–Iran negotiations ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
Decline in War Premium as investors sell off oil futures
Global demand slowdown due to weakening US and Chinese economies
 
Impact on Thailand

Fuel Fund remains in deficit of 69 billion THB
Government uses the oil price downturn to accumulate funds and reduce debt
Retail pump prices have not yet dropped immediately, but gradual reductions are expected
 
⚡ Renewable Energy Growth (2026)

Lower oil and LNG prices drive down electricity costs (Ft)
Renewable power demand rises by 8%, fueled by Data Center and digital infrastructure investments
Solar and Biomass remain dominant, with continued government support for Solar Rooftop adoption
 
Oil Price Outlook AUG–SEP 2026

Brent: $74–88
WTI: $71–83
Downward Drivers

US–Iran MOU reduces War Premium
OPEC+ to increase output by 180,000 barrels/day starting September
Global demand slowdown
Detailed Analysis

EIA: Brent average at $74/barrel due to stockpile accumulation
BMI Research: Range $80–86, entering Bearish market post-Iran deal
WalletInvestor: WTI $75.12–80.20 / $75.32–79.13
Conclusion: AUG–SEP 2026 will be marked by Extreme Volatility + Bearish Trend

 
Petrochemical Industry Impact

Naphtha prices surged up to 77% before dropping to a two-month low
Thai SMEs face raw material shortages, imports down 60%
PTTGC gains cost advantage by using natural gas instead of naphtha
Olefins (HDPE, PP) and Aromatics (PX, Benzene) face high costs but maintain spreads due to China’s supply control
 
⚔️ Middle East Logistics Crisis

Strait of Hormuz: US–Iran military standoff reduces vessel traffic to 5–6 ships/day
Red Sea (Bab el-Mandeb): Houthi attacks on Saudi–India vessels; Saudi forms coalition of 8 nations to secure routes
Global impact: Ships rerouted around Cape of Good Hope, adding 10–25 days to voyages, raising costs and insurance premiums
 
Global Outlook Q4/2026

Global energy market enters Oversupply
Brent average price projected at ~$80/barrel
OPEC cuts demand forecast to 780,000 barrels/day
Global industry shows K-Shaped Recovery — energy stabilizes, while manufacturing must adapt to rising costs and stricter environmental policies
 
✨ Big Picture Summary

AUG–SEP 2026 = Extreme Volatility + Bearish Trend
Q4 2026 = Oversupply + Lower Average Prices
Thailand = Opportunity to rebuild Fuel Fund, strong renewable energy growth
Industry = Petrochemical volatility, SMEs at risk, large players hold advantage
 
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