(World Oil) – Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that it increased crude oil production by just over 1 million barrels a day (MMbpd) last month, a reflection of the recovery among Persian Gulf producers during a brief ceasefire in the Iran war. The kingdom told the group it pumped 8.2 MMbpd of crude in July, up from 7.1 MMbpd in the
(World Oil) – Tightening global oil inventories and continued geopolitical instability are expected to keep crude prices supported through August, even as OPEC+ moves to restore additional production, according to Tamas Varga, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, part of TP ICAP. Varga said the oil market remains dominated by geopolitical risks stemming from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, while trade
(Oil Prices) – OPEC+ is preparing to approve one more production increase for September and then put the monthly quota parade on hold through the end of the year. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman are expected to raise their combined September target by about 188,000 barrels per day when they meet on August 2, sources told Reuters.
(By Oil & Gas 360) – For much of the past decade, oil markets were defined by abundance. The U.S. shale revolution, ample OPEC+ spare capacity, and slowing demand growth encouraged investors to focus on production, inventories, and macroeconomic trends. Geopolitical events still generated headlines, but price spikes were often short-lived as markets assumed disrupted supplies could be replaced and trade
(BOE Report) – The United Arab Emirates has fired the opening shot in what is fast becoming a fierce battle among Middle East oil producers to reclaim market share after the Iran war, a contest that threatens to weaken oil prices and further erode OPEC’s authority. Gulf producers, desperate for revenue to replenish state coffers depleted during the four-month-old conflict,
(Investing) – Oil prices were stable around pre-Iran war levels on Monday as Saudi Arabia slashed its official selling prices and after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August, while exports from key producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering. Brent crude futures fell 4 cents, or 0.06%, to $72.08 a barrel at 1322 GMT after settling 0.45%
(Investing) – OPEC+ oil-producing countries are reportedly likely agree to increase their output targets from August when they meet on Sunday. The move would add supply at a time when prices are falling as the Strait of Hormuz gradually reopens. The target will increase by about 188,000 barrels per day for August, matching the increases for June and July, a Reuters
(BOE Report) – An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq’s aggressive push for a higher OPEC production quota, potentially placing it on a collision course with the producer bloc. The pressure from Baghdad adds to the challenges confronting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, still reeling
(Investing) – Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The prospect of Iraq leaving would be a serious blow to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which saw the United Arab Emirates walk away less than two months ago.
(Oil & Gas 360) – This week highlighted a growing disconnect in energy markets. Oil prices fell sharply on hopes for diplomacy, yet the underlying fundamentals continue tightening. Inventories are falling, OPEC production remains constrained, shipping transparency is deteriorating, and energy demand tied to AI and data centers continues to accelerate. Markets may be pricing peace, but they are still
(Reuters) – OPEC on Thursday lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 970,000 barrels per day, the producer group said in its monthly report, marking the second straight downward revision. The group continues to see a smaller impact on consumption since the Iran war started than other forecasters such as the U.S. Energy Information Administration and
(Investing) – LONDON- OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran’s exports and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz slashed exports by other Gulf producers. Output by the 11-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries fell by 1.06 million barrels per day month-on-month
