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WTI rises to near $75.00 as US crude inventories fell on higher demand
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WTI rises to near $75.00 as US crude inventories fell on higher demand
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2025.06.27 10:22
2025.06.27 10:22
2025.06.27 10:22
- WTI price drifts higher to near $65.00 in Friday's Asian session.
- Crude inventories in the United States fell last week, noted EIA.
- Reduced Middle East supply risk might cap the upside for the WTI.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $65.00 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price edges higher as crude Oil Inventories fell more than expected. However, easing tensions in the Middle East might cap the upside for the WTI price.
Crude stocks in the US declined on stronger demand as the summer driving season started up. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report showed crude oil stockpiles in the US for the week ending June 20 declined by 5.836 million barrels, compared to a fall of 11.473 million barrels in the previous week. The market consensus estimated that stocks would decrease by 600,000 barrels.
Additionally, the weakening of the Greenback provides some support to the USD-denominated commodity price as it makes oil less expensive for holders of other currencies. US President Donald Trump was considering selecting the next Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair early fuelled fresh bets on US rate cuts.
Israel-Iran ceasefire eases geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as investors expect a truce between both countries will reduce the risk of oil supply disruptions in the region. This, in turn, could undermine the price of black gold in the near term. "With the announcement of a ceasefire, President Trump called time on the twelve-day Israel-Iran war after successfully executing an escalate to de-escalate strategy," said Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
WTI Oil FAQs
WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as "light" and "sweet" because of its relatively low gravity and sulfur content respectively. It is considered a high quality Oil that is easily refined. It is sourced in the United States and distributed via the Cushing hub, which is considered "The Pipeline Crossroads of the World". It is a benchmark for the Oil market and WTI price is frequently quoted in the media.
Like all assets, supply and demand are the key drivers of WTI Oil price. As such, global growth can be a driver of increased demand and vice versa for weak global growth. Political instability, wars, and sanctions can disrupt supply and impact prices. The decisions of OPEC, a group of major Oil-producing countries, is another key driver of price. The value of the US Dollar influences the price of WTI Crude Oil, since Oil is predominantly traded in US Dollars, thus a weaker US Dollar can make Oil more affordable and vice versa.
The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) impact the price of WTI Oil. Changes in inventories reflect fluctuating supply and demand. If the data shows a drop in inventories it can indicate increased demand, pushing up Oil price. Higher inventories can reflect increased supply, pushing down prices. API's report is published every Tuesday and EIA's the day after. Their results are usually similar, falling within 1% of each other 75% of the time. The EIA data is considered more reliable, since it is a government agency.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a group of 12 Oil-producing nations who collectively decide production quotas for member countries at twice-yearly meetings. Their decisions often impact WTI Oil prices. When OPEC decides to lower quotas, it can tighten supply, pushing up Oil prices. When OPEC increases production, it has the opposite effect. OPEC+ refers to an expanded group that includes ten extra non-OPEC members, the most notable of which is Russia.
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