
A Reuters survey found OPEC output in September fell to its lowest monthly total since 2011 after attacks on Saudi plants. Prices spiked to $72 after the attacks before falling back near $61.
Lower OPEC output tightens crude supply, though the rapid Saudi restart has limited the price impact, leaving energy costs under moderate pressure.
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.
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.