Oil Prices rebound amid OPEC+ Unity and Middle East Tensions

13 Oct 2023 CW Team

Oil prices rebounded after leaders from OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and Russia reassured the market of their strong collaboration, counteracting a recent drop. West Texas Intermediate inched closer to $84 per barrel, recovering from losses incurred after Hamas' attack on Israel. In a joint interview on Russian state TV, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman affirmed their proactive approach, while Russia?s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak emphasised the market's delicate balance.

Tensions remained high in the Middle East, as Israeli forces amassed along the Gaza Strip border, preparing for a potential ground assault against Hamas. Concerns grew over the conflict's potential regional impact on oil supplies.

The oil market experienced significant volatility this week, reacting to the initial shock of the Hamas attack. Traders grappled with pricing in potential consequences and responded to data indicating record-high American production. Additionally, market fluctuations were influenced by speculation about a potential deal between the US and Venezuela, which could increase crude flows.

Saudi Arabia and Russia have led substantial output cuts this year to reduce inventories and bolster prices. These voluntary measures, combined with broader OPEC+ production reductions, triggered a major rally in the third quarter, pushing Brent prices close to $100 a barrel.

Attention also turned to US inventory levels following a report by the American Petroleum Institute, which revealed a nearly 13 million barrel increase in nationwide stockpiles. However, stockpiles at the Cushing, Oklahoma hub, while still low, showed a slight improvement. Official figures were set to be released later on Thursday, influencing market sentiment further.

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