
Venezuela's crude production fell nearly 13 percent in 2017 to 2.072 million barrels per day, down from 2.373 million bpd in 2016. The decline of almost 300,000 bpd was one of the largest unplanned output drops of the year.
Lost Venezuelan barrels tighten global crude supply, which supports oil prices and the energy costs behind feed milling and transport.
After 116 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (66% higher; middle half -1.0% to +3.1%), and +2.0% over 20.
After 131 past bullish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.3% to +3.4%), and +2.9% 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.