Global oil supply exceeds demand, even with major storage hubs not full. More production expected, hastening market rebalancing. Tanker oil at highest since 2020, but storage hubs half-empty. Oil futures curve not profitable. Demand not weak as thought, evidenced by oil on tankers awaiting buyers. India continues importing Russian crude despite U.S. sanctions. Iranian and Venezuelan exports rising. Guyana and Brazil see oil shipment surges, Canada ramping up production. Analysts predict weak oil prices in 2026, OPEC+ pauses production builds and implements new production assessment mechanism. Oil producers resilient, but Saudi Arabia issues more debt amid weak prices. Low oil prices benefit consumers and politicians, boosting spending.
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