Free Trial

US Oil Exports Weigh on Global Crude Market: Bloomberg

OIL

Exports of US crude are approaching a new record of near 6m b/d, putting pressure on European prices, according to Bloomberg.

  • Shipments in the week ending Dec. 1 are expected to be around 5.7m b/d, according to Vortexa and Kpler figures. Macquarie sees exports for that period at 5.9m b/d.
  • The strong export numbers come as domestic production has surged to record levels, surpassing 13m b/d.
  • The high exports have caused a glut which should see supply outpacing demand.
  • European prices have been depressed in the physical market, with dated brent driven down by falling WTI prices. Norway’s Johan Sverdrup crude is trading at a discount of $1.80-$1.90/b, compared to a $2/b premium last month.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.