Brent’s rebound above $100 masks deepening geopolitical and economic strain across global energy markets. Ramin Lakhani warned the conflict is becoming a war of attrition, intensifying regional stagflation. Scott Livermore raised Oxford Economics’ 2027 Brent forecast by $20. Toby Copson said oil remains underpriced, with China’s return potentially triggering a sharp energy-price spike this winter.