
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said OPEC+ will keep the oil production deal agreed in late 2022 in place for the rest of 2023. The comments were the most emphatic signal to date that quotas will remain unchanged throughout the year.
Confirmed unchanged quotas keep crude supply constrained through 2023, which supports oil prices and the cost of energy inputs for feed processing.
After 442 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.9%), and +2.1% over 20.
After 438 past bullish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.9% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -2.2% to +4.6%), and +2.0% over 20.
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