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Oil prices fell sharply after President Biden announced the largest-ever release of 180 million barrels from U.S. strategic reserves over six months. Brent fell 0.4% to $104.20 and WTI dropped 0.7% to $99.50 after large overnight declines.
The record reserve release is aimed at lowering U.S. fuel prices by adding supply to the market. Even after the drop, crude remains roughly 40% above its level at the start of the year, so the policy shifts near-term supply expectations.
abc.net.auDavid ChauMar 31, 2022After 215 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.4% to +3.3%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 210 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -3.8% to +3.2%), and +0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
It confirms the large drop after Biden's 180 million barrel release announcement, a supply-side bearish driver.
