
Oil rose its most in more than three weeks as Russian producers discussed with Energy Minister Novak delaying a planned OPEC+ output increase by three months. U.S. benchmark futures gained 2.9% after briefly hitting a five-month low.
A possible delay to OPEC+ supply increases tightens expectations for crude and supports energy-linked costs, including diesel and biofuel feedstock values.
After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
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