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Crude Net Longs Jump After OPEC Cut Announcement

OIL POSITIONING

Crude oil managed money net long positions in Brent and WTI surged higher reflecting the tighter supply expectations following the surprise OPEC production cut announcement. ICE Brent positions increased by +63k while Nymex WTI increased by +73k according to Commitments of Traders data released on Friday.

  • Nymex WTI net longs are the highest in seven weeks and have recovered from the decline seen in early March on the back of demand concerns from the banking sector turmoil.
  • ICE Brent net longs increased by +73k to 234k.
  • Nymex WTI net longs increased by +63k to 177k.
  • ICE Gasoil fell by -3k to 21k.
  • Nymex diesel fell by -3k to 13k.
  • Nymex gasoline fell by -0k to 50k.


Source: Bloomberg

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