An Oil & Gas Journal analysis says the OPEC and non-OPEC cuts of 1.2 million b/d for six months from January 1 may restore some balance in 2019. It notes US shale growth continues, constrained by infrastructure until late 2019.
Trade tensions, interest rate normalization, slowing global growth and expiring Iranian waivers add uncertainty.
The outlook points to a relatively balanced but volatile crude market, with shale growth capping upside. Price uncertainty affects energy costs for feed producers and logistics.
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