
A Reuters survey found OPEC oil output fell to 28.62 million bpd in April, down 190,000 bpd from March. The drop reflected a halt in some Iraqi exports and delays to Nigerian shipments.
Lower OPEC output tightens crude supply and supports energy prices, which raises fuel and freight costs for feed buyers.
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.
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.
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.