# Asia’s oil traders stay bullish as Middle East war shows no quick end

https://mins.news/en/item/57852

- Reuters, 2026-09-14 14:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/asias-oil-traders-seeing-no-quick-end-middle-east-war-stay-bullish-prices-2026-09-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa809a4a4391a0001265637

> Oil traders in Asia, a major consuming region, expect prices to stay elevated as fresh attacks weaken hopes for an imminent end to the Middle East conflict. Strong refining margins are also driving demand for physical crude supplies.

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