White House: US, Saudi Arabia, UAE ‘Have agreed to assure that global demand is met as all Iranian oil is removed from the market’
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Oil Hits 2019 High as OPEC+ Re-Commits to Cuts in the Near Term
Crude Oil closed at its highest yet this year as OPEC and its partners committed to continuing production cuts until at least June, when they will meet to discuss an extension.
Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.
Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.
OPEC source says Iran has agreed to OPEC deal: RTRS
OPEC source says OPEC to cut around 800 kbpd- RTRS
The Saudis have been leading calls for the group to trim output, amid surging supply and fears that an economic slowdown will erode fuel demand. The oil-rich kingdom has previously indicated it wants the group to curb output by at least 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd).
Crude Oil Jumps – Russia, Saudis Agree to Extend Alliance, But without specifics
Oil surged the most in more than five months as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended a cooperation pact and U.S.-China trade tensions cooled. Unprecedented supply cuts in Canada also drove prices higher.
Slowing Demand and a Supply Glut to Drain Oil’s Gains in 2019: Reuters Poll
A survey of 38 economists and analysts forecast Brent crude LCOc1 to average $74.50 a barrel in 2019, lower than the $76.88 outlook last month. The poll predicted Brent would average $73.20 in 2018, mostly in line with the $73 average for the global benchmark so far this year.