
Saudi Arabia will supply its clients with significantly less oil than requested in April, extending deeper-than-agreed production cuts into a second month. A Saudi official familiar with the policy confirmed the move.
The cuts exceed the group's pledged reductions.
Deeper Saudi cuts tighten global crude supply, supporting oil prices and the diesel, freight and fertilizer costs that feed buyers face.
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.
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.
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