
OPEC+ approved a 100,000 barrel-per-day output increase for September, which analysts called an insult to US President Biden. The increase follows Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia to request more oil.
The group had previously added 430,000 to 650,000 bpd monthly.
The small increase, combined with limited spare capacity, means supply stays tight and crude prices stay supported. Energy input costs for feed producers remain high.
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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