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Oil Traders Bet on Price Drop at Record Pace as Disruptions Ease

Bloomberg Markets·September 22, 2026·1 min read

Oil traders are piling into options betting on a decline in Brent crude, with bearish wagers surging to unprecedented levels. The shift comes as investors reposition after a blistering rally in recent sessions, with disruptions that had driven prices higher now easing. The record pace of bearish bets signals growing confidence in a price drop.

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