Webinar: War in the Middle East – reflections after the market opening.

 focus on crude oil, oil products, bunker, and European gas markets.

In this 20-minute webinar by GRM and Bunker Holding, we discussed the war in the Middle East and the market opening on Monday morning March 2, 2026.

The webinar was hosted by Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, Chief Analyst and Head of Research at GRM, who shared his view on the situation in Iran.

Udayan Bhattacharya, Chief Trader, Energy and Options, provided a trader’s perspective on the energy markets and the market opening.

Sean Burgin, Senior Purchaser and Team Leader for Unicore Fuel Middle East (Dubai), part of Bunker Holding Group, gave an update on the local bunker market and the port situation in the Middle East.

Date: Monday, March 2

Time:  11:00-11:20 AM CET

Watch the recording here

GRM in the media

Many international media channels and journalists have invited our Chief Analyst & Head of Research, Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, to share his expert insights on the oil, gas, and energy markets. Click a logo to see our specialist commentary:

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