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OPEC+ agreed on October 4 to keep its existing plan to raise output by 400,000 b/d in November. WTI rose as much as 3.3% to about $78.38/bbl, its highest in almost seven years, and Brent topped $81/bbl.
Hurricane Ida disruptions in the US Gulf and high natural gas prices were also cited as tightening the market.
Oil prices are rising on a tight market with supply disruptions and strong demand, which lifts energy and freight costs for feed buyers. OPEC+ ministers' next meeting is on November 4, which could shift the outlook.
ogj.comOGJ editorsOct 4, 2021After 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.
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.
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.
