Oil: OPEC holds the line – RBS

Analysts at Royal Bank of Scotland, note that the global oil prices, which have increased since the beginning of the year, exceeded $70/bbl (Brent, ICE) in early May albeit temporarily.

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“Latest US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela’s demise are key factors, rising political tensions in Libya have also had an impact. The Trump administration is hopeful that OPEC+ countries will increase production to halt the latest oil price rise but there is little sign of this.”

“The latest OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) meeting in Jeddah discussed raising oil production but was not implemented. The focus will now shift to the next OPEC meeting in late June. Supply-side factors are supportive for oil but worries about weaker demand are on the rise.”