
Saudi Arabia's crude output rose to 10.56 million barrels per day in October, up 26% from September and its highest since the Iran war began. OPEC+ is set to receive a US audit of member capacities, which will be used to set production limits from 2027, with ministers scheduled to meet on Nov.
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Higher Saudi output and a quota framework based on capacity could add crude supply and weigh on oil prices, which feed into diesel, ethanol and fertilizer costs for feed producers.
After 250 past bearish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -3.1% over 5 sessions (36% higher; middle half -7.9% to +1.6%), and -5.5% over 20.
After 255 past bearish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -2.4% over 5 sessions (31% higher; middle half -7.0% to +1.7%), and -5.0% over 20.
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