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Diff gunning for it!

The window goes ballistic and the physical differential sets a new record!
Published: January 16, 2026
Written by:
Will Cunliffe

Will Cunliffe

Research Analyst, Flux
Will Cunliffe
,
Edward Hayden-Briffett

Edward Hayden-Briffett

Research Analyst, Flux
Edward Hayden-Briffett
and
Spyridon Kokas

Spyridon Kokas

Research Analyst, Flux
Spyridon Kokas
Reviewed by:
Jorge Montepeque

Jorge Montepeque

Head of Benchmarking, Flux
Jorge Montepeque
Edition: Euro EditionVolume: 3Issue: 11
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The window goes ballistic and the physical differential sets a new record!

Yesterday’s North Sea window was a quiet one and some thought that this was it from Gunvor, but no! Today’s window went boom boom! Gunvor was back, bidding Midland at the highest price in 2 years! Gunvor bid for 28 Jan-5 Feb, 6-12 and 13-17 Feb at Dated +$3.60, +$3.50 and +$3.45, respectively.

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