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Crude Oil Weekly Report Summary: Global Supply, Demand, and Price Outlook

• Supply: Global crude oil supply remains ample, with OPEC+ countries maintaining stable or increasing output. Sanctions and logistics disruptions have led to high inventory levels, particularly affecting Russian exports due to U.S. sanctions and port attacks, but no overall shortage. U.S. shale oil production is in maintenance mode amid low prices.

• Demand: Regional demand divergence is key, with Chinese demand being the primary drag due to policy measures and refinery shutdowns, while India and Europe show relative stability. The crack spread for refined products like gasoline and diesel remains firm, indicating short-term structural issues rather than a broad economic slowdown.

• Price Outlook: Brent and WTI prices may test lows in early 2026, potentially reaching $50/bbl, with SC (Chinese crude) likely less affected. APEC meetings and geopolitics have not provided clear benefits, and OPEC+ supply increases contribute to seasonal accumulation.

• Key Risks: Geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ internal conflicts, advancements in U.S. shale technology, and macroeconomic changes could amplify price volatility. Transportation costs may expand regional price differences.

• Inventory: U.S. commercial inventories have declined, and the Cushing storage area remains below historical averages. European inventories rebounded for diesel, while gasoline stocks decreased. Singapore's oil market balance is shifting slightly.

• Valuation and Spread: Oil prices are above shale oil costs but at median valuation for short-term. Spread analysis shows EFS and regional differences may persist, with SC at a medium-low level compared to benchmark crude.

• Net Positions: Speculative net long positions increased, but market sentiment remains cautious due to uncertainty.

The report highlights potential further declines in oil prices driven by supply-demand imbalances, requiring careful risk management, especially with evolving geopolitical and macroeconomic factors.