OPEC and non-OPEC producers were set to meet in Abu Dhabi the following week to discuss countries failing to comply with output cuts. Crude held near $50 in New York after a 8.6% weekly gain, as the US was reported to be considering tighter sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry following a disputed Venezuelan vote.
The US buys about a third of Venezuela's crude output.
Possible compliance tightening by OPEC and US sanctions on Venezuelan barrels both threaten supply, supporting crude prices and energy costs for feed buyers.
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.
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.
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