Category: Production

IEA says total oil stock release will exceed 400 million barrels

The International Energy Agency ​said that ‌the total amount of stocks to ​be released will ​exceed the original agreed ​upon in March, ​and its members have committed to speed up the ​release of ​the remaining volumes

Diesel shortages could persist well into 2027, IEA says

Constrained diesel supplies could persist well into next year as large counter-seasonal stock drawdowns have combined with restricted production ahead of peak ​winter demand, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly oil market ​report

OPEC raises 2027 oil demand view, citing need to rebuild stocks

OPEC raised its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2027, citing the need for the world to rebuild inventories that have been depleted by the Iran war

US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects

The US ​Export-Import Bank plans to fund up to $7 billion worth of critical minerals and ‌energy projects in Argentina, as part of a push to deepen economic cooperation between Washington and Buenos Aires

BofA lifts second-half Brent oil forecast amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Bank of America analysts have raised their estimates for Brent crude prices in the second half of 2026, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions. The bank lifted its forecast to $95 a barrel from $83 a barrel

US crude oil inventories decline as fuel stocks increase

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that U.S. crude oil inventories decreased last week while gasoline and distillate stocks grew. distillate stocks grew. Crude oil stockpiles dropped by 640,000 barrels to reach 423.4 million barrels during the week that ended on September 11

Brent rises 2.2% to $108 a barrel

Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 2.2% to above $108 a barrel in London, as markets continued to monitor tensions in the Middle East

OPEC output slumps as conflict curbs Saudi flows

OPEC’s crude oil production tumbled in August, snapping a two-month recovery, as output from group leader Saudi Arabia was curbed by threats to both of its export routes

Goldman sees USD120/bbl oil risk if attacks on Middle East vessels intensify

Goldman Sachs said oil prices may rally to as much ​as $120 a barrel if attacks on shipping in the Middle East rise, and it recommended bets on natural gas and diesel as a way to capture gains

Trump says US will refill strategic petroleum reserve using Venezuelan oil

U.S. President Donald Trump said that oil ​from a recently struck deal with Venezuela ‌will be used to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has been drawn down sharply in recent ​years to respond to global supply ​disruptions