Will Brent crude oil price exceed $80/barrel before April 2026?

Brent crude — the benchmark for Norwegian oil pricing — is approaching the psychologically important $80/barrel level amid rising geopolitical tensions. Iran's nuclear standoff with the West, OPEC+ production cuts, and strong Asian demand are pushing prices higher. For Norway, higher oil prices directly impact the Government Pension Fund Global (Oljefondet, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund), Equinor's earnings, and the broader Norwegian economy. Norges Bank watches oil prices closely as a factor in monetary policy. The NOK/USD exchange rate is also correlated with oil prices. Resolves YES if Brent crude spot price closes above $80/barrel on any trading day before April 1, 2026.