
Mansfield Energy's FUELSNews 360 Q3 2017 executive summary describes a volatile quarter with higher prices driven by OPEC cuts and falling inventories, especially in the US. Hurricane disruptions, geopolitical instability and strong economic growth also shaped the market.
The publication notes that these trends will continue over the next three to six months.
Persistent supply restraint and strong demand support crude and fuel prices into 2018, raising energy costs for feed and livestock supply chains. The review is backward-looking and does not add a new price driver.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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