Here are five trends likely to shape the energy landscape in 2026 and beyond. The boom generated enormous profits for LNG producers and traders, but that may not be the case moving forward as global export capacity ramps up. DIESEL OUTPERFORMANCE PERSISTSDiesel profit margins have risen this year, gaining steam in the last six months as the refined-product market faced supply constraints even as the world is increasingly awash with crude oil. Benchmark European diesel refining margins rose 30% ‌in ‍2025, compared with a 20% drop in Brent crude prices in 2025, according to LSEG data. Major Middle East oil producers, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are also gearing up for a new era of upstream investments.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 04:03 UTC