
OPEC's crude output fell for a seventh straight month in June, to about 30 million barrels a day. U.S. sanctions further curtailed Iranian shipments, and Saudi Arabia pared back its own output.
The group signaled it would keep supplies restrained at least through the end of the year.
Tighter OPEC supply supports crude prices, which feed into diesel, fertilizer and freight costs for feed production and transport. Continued restraint keeps the energy-cost backdrop firm for feed buyers.
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.
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.