Oil traders must watch this index in 2026

Group 1 - The U.S. Armed Forces executed a raid on Venezuela, a significant oil-rich country, potentially marking the beginning of a new era of resource wars [1] - The attack caused immediate volatility in commodity markets, but prices stabilized after President Trump reassured investors [1] - The Pentagon Pizza Index indicated a spike in pizza orders before the attack, suggesting traders may use unconventional indicators to gauge geopolitical risks [3][4] Group 2 - The Trump Administration successfully seized President Nicolas Maduro during the strike, but the Vice President took control with military support [8] - The relevance of the Pizza Index may increase throughout 2026 due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions [9] - Iran is highlighted as a potential target for U.S. military action, which could further destabilize the oil market [10][11] Group 3 - Tensions in the Gulf of Aden involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Yemen may also prompt U.S. involvement, affecting oil market stability [12] - The Pizza and Bar indices, while useful, should be considered minor tools for analysis and supplementary signals for investors [12]