Commodities Focus: Without counter-measures, oil headed to $100

At face value, and assuming no policy, supply or demand response, Russia’s decision to cut oil production could push Brent oil price to $100 by September. But there are multiple counter-measures that could act as a suitable rebalancing mechanism. The US can release up to 60 mn bbls of crude from the SPR and demand could buckle. For now, we keep our long-held price forecast unchanged ($90 by May, $85 in 2H24), awaiting further clarity regarding Russia’s actions, but acknowledge that the way to our price projection may be through $100.

Speaker:

Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research 

This podcast was recorded on 28 March 2024.
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