Drill pickle: oil prices still misjudge shock
Apr 30, 2026•20 min
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Episode description
Oil prices are at their highest since 2022, as a swift end to the Iran conflict proves elusive. Yet, our commodities editor says, markets do not yet yet recognise how deep the supply shock is. Who will contest next year’s pivotal election in France? And great expectations in Brazil ahead of the World Cup.
Watch “The Insider”: How high will the oil price go
Guests and host:
- Matthieu Favas, commodities editor
- Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
- Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
- Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Oil, Brent crude, OPEC, Iran, UAE
- France, Macron, Marine Le Pen, National Rally
- World Cup, Brazil, Pele
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