
A Reuters poll of 34 economists and analysts raised its 2026 oil price forecasts on geopolitical supply risks, though oversupply concerns remain. Brent is now projected to average $63.85 per barrel in 2026, up from $62.02, and WTI $60.38, up from $58.72.
Higher forecasts signal expectations of firmer energy costs, which support biofuel feedstock and input prices, though analysts still see a surplus capping gains.
After 131 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.3% to +3.4%), and +2.9% over 20.
After 116 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (66% higher; middle half -1.0% to +3.1%), and +2.0% 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.