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Oil Prices Decline Amid Saudi Arabia’s Price Cuts and OPEC Output Increase

M.Cby M.C
January 9, 2024
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Oil Prices Decline Amid Saudi Arabia’s Price Cuts and OPEC Output Increase

Oil prices experienced a more than 1% drop on Monday, primarily driven by significant price reductions from Saudi Arabia, the top oil exporter, and an uptick in OPEC output.

Despite concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, these market dynamics played a decisive role in the decline.

Brent crude slipped 0.93%, reaching $78.03 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shed 1.04%, closing at $73.04 a barrel.

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The reduction in Saudi Arabia’s February official selling prices (OSPs) for its flagship Arab Light crude to Asia, coupled with increased competition among producers, contributed to the weakening demand narrative, according to Vandana Hari, founder of Vanda Insights.

Analysts, such as Tony Sycamore from IG, highlighted the bearish outlook driven by higher inventories, increased OPEC/non-OPEC production, and lower-than-expected Saudi OSP. However, the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East provided a mitigating factor, limiting the downside for crude oil prices.

In the first week of 2024, both Brent and WTI crude had experienced over a 2% increase as investors returned from holidays, focusing on geopolitical risks in the Middle East, particularly after attacks by Yemeni Houthis on ships in the Red Sea.

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Geopolitical concerns were further amplified by statements from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who warned of the potential spread of the Gaza conflict across the region without concerted peace efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue the war until Hamas was eliminated.

OPEC’s Output Rises by 70,000 Barrels

Despite these geopolitical pressures, OPEC’s output rose by 70,000 barrels per day in December to 27.88 million bpd. Vanda Insights’ Hari noted that while Red Sea tensions acted as a counterweight to bearish market sentiment, it remained relatively weak and intermittent compared to concerns about softening global demand and rising inventories.

In the U.S., the oil drilling rig count increased by one to 501 last week, as reported by Baker Hughes. JPMorgan forecasts the addition of 26 oil rigs in 2024, with most of them expected in the Permian during the first half of the year.

These factors contribute to the complex landscape influencing oil prices, where market fundamentals and geopolitical events continue to shape the trajectory of the energy market.

Furthermore, the dynamics of the oil market are also influenced by the activities in the U.S., as highlighted by Baker Hughes’ weekly report indicating a one-rig increase in oil drilling, bringing the total to 501.

JPMorgan’s forecast of an additional 26 oil rigs throughout the year, concentrated in the Permian basin during the first half, underscores the ongoing resilience and adaptability of the U.S. oil industry.

These domestic factors, combined with global geopolitical tensions and OPEC’s production decisions, create a complex landscape where market participants must navigate both immediate supply-and-demand concerns and longer-term industry trends.

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