
OPEC+ is cutting output by a total of 5.86 million bpd, about 5.7% of global demand, under steps agreed since late 2022. Ahead of the August 1 JMMC meeting, the group was expected to stick to its existing output policy.
In June it had agreed to extend cuts of 3.66 million bpd by a year.
Continued restraint keeps crude supply tight, which supports energy prices and the cost of fuel, freight and fertilizer inputs for feed producers. Crude-linked costs feed into biofuel and soybean oil economics.
After 175 past neutral policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (45% higher; middle half -3.6% to +3.0%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 187 past neutral policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -4.0% to +3.5%), and +0.1% over 20.
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