
Delegates told Reuters that OPEC+ is set to keep its production pause for March even as crude rose above $70 a barrel. The rally reflects concern that the US could strike Iran, an OPEC member.
Geopolitical risk to Iranian exports adds a supply premium to crude, which lifts energy and freight costs for feed buyers. The pause itself offers no added supply, so prices are supported.
After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, WTI moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, BRENT moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% 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.