The African Energy Chamber welcomed OPEC's agreement to move toward 100% conformity with its November 2016 output adjustment from July 1, 2018. Conformity was 152% for OPEC members and 147% for Declaration of Cooperation members as of May 2018.
The statement reflects a commitment to bring output back in line with agreed quotas, which would add supply and weigh on crude prices. It is an industry reaction with no new supply figures.
After 215 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.4% to +3.3%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 210 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -3.8% to +3.2%), and +0.2% over 20.
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