On Tuesday, oil prices are declining due to pressure from concerns over escalating trade tensions. Market participants are worried about the impact of increasing friction between the US and EU on economic activity and fuel demand.
Iraq plans to cut its oil exports by 100,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to Bloomberg, citing an informed source. The decision to reduce supply to 3.2 million bpd comes amid pressure from OPEC+, which is pushing member countries to comply with production limits.
The latest data on global oil output, analyzed by Bloomberg, indicates the lack of success of OPEC+ member countries in compensating for exceeding quotas on crude production.
Oil prices are rising for a second consecutive day after the US pledged to reduce Iranian energy exports to zero. Brent crude climbed above $66 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose to around $62.50.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.
HSBC has lowered its oil price forecast this week, citing US President Donald Trump's trade policies and crude production hikes by OPEC+. The revised estimates suggest that Brent oil prices will be $68.5 per barrel this year and $65 per barrel next year.
On Tuesday, financial adviser to Iraq's prime minister Mudher Saleh said the target price of oil in the federal budget for 2025 to be lowered from the last year's $80 per barrel. At the start of this year, the decision was delayed due to negotiations with oil companies.
Oil prices were little changed early on Wednesday. A shift in US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy added to market uncertainty. Besides, investors are assessing the potential impact of trade tensions between the US and China on energy consumption.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of WTI, Brent.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has implemented significant downward revisions to its oil demand projections, reducing near-term growth estimates by 29.13% and anticipating a further 5.48% decline in 2026.
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