MA(9): $68.7
MA(20): $67.31
MACD: 0.7624
Signal: 1.5552
Days since crossover: 4
Value: 46.07
Category: NEUTRAL
Current: 5,030
Avg (20d): 338,542
Ratio: 0.01
%K: 5.49
%D: 10.52
ADX: 24.54
+DI: 20.88
-DI: 19.6
Value: -94.51
Upper: 75.67
Middle: 67.31
Lower: 58.95
| Category | Current (BCFD) | Last Week | Last Year | 3 Yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Production (Thousand Barrels a Day) | 13435.0 | 13431.0 | 13200.0 | 12500.0 |
| Crude Imports (Thousand Barrels a Day) | 5944.0 | 5504.0 | 7054.0 | 6396.33 |
| Crude Exports (Thousand Barrels a Day) | 4270.0 | 4361.0 | 4418.0 | 4209.33 |
| Refinery Inputs (Thousand Barrels a Day) | 16987.0 | 16862.0 | 16765.0 | 16484.0 |
| Net Imports (Thousand Barrels a Day) | 1674.0 | 1143.0 | 2636.0 | 2187.0 |
| Commercial Crude Stocks (Thousand Barrels) | 415106.0 | 420942.0 | 457105.0 | 443317.33 |
| Crude & Products Total Stocks (Thousand Barrels) | 1633245.0 | 1637180.0 | 1658780.0 | 1653091.67 |
| Gasoline Stocks (Thousand Barrels) | 227938.0 | 230013.0 | 231232.0 | 225833.0 |
| Distillate Stocks (Thousand Barrels) | 105332.0 | 109398.0 | 121640.0 | 116025.0 |
Brent crude (AUG 25) settled at $67.77, change $+0.04. WTI crude (AUG 25) settled at $65.52, change $+0.28. The Brent-WTI spread is currently $2.25 (Brent premium of $2.25). The Brent-WTI spread reflects differences in global vs. U.S. supply/demand dynamics, geopolitics, and transportation costs.
OPEC's sentiment appears cautious as it navigates fluctuating oil prices and adjusts forecasts amid global economic uncertainties.
| Metric | Value/Forecast | Source/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| World Oil Demand Growth (2025) | 1.3 mb/d | Unchanged from last month’s assessment |
| World Oil Demand Growth (2026) | 1.3 mb/d | Unchanged from last month’s assessment |
| Non-OPEC Liquids Supply Growth (2025) | 0.8 mb/d | Revised down by 0.1 mb/d |
| Non-OPEC Liquids Supply Growth (2026) | 0.8 mb/d | Revised down by 0.1 mb/d |
| Call on OPEC Crude (2025) | 42.6 mb/d | Revised upward by 0.1 mb/d |
| Call on OPEC Crude (2026) | 42.9 mb/d | Revised upward by 0.1 mb/d |
| OECD Commercial Stock Deviation | 173 mb below 2015–2019 average | As of March |
| Compliance Levels | N/A | Not Mentioned |
OPEC maintains a focus on market stability, adjusting its forecasts in response to changing economic conditions and supply-demand dynamics. The organization continues to monitor the impacts of global economic growth on oil demand and supply, emphasizing the need for cooperation among member countries to ensure a balanced market.
"The front end of the ICE Brent, NYMEX WTI and GME Oman forward curves strengthened further in April, reflecting traders’ optimism about the market outlook in the short-term."
CFTC Commitment of Traders Report (Disaggregated) as of 2025-06-24
Crude Oil Positioning (WTI-PHYSICAL - NYMEX):
Open Interest: 1,961,998 contracts (+23,334)
Managed Money Net Position: 161,487 contracts (8.2% of OI)
Weekly Change in Managed Money Net: -9,118 contracts
Producer/Merchant Net Position: 258,118 contracts
Swap Dealer Net Position: -528,660 contracts
Market Sentiment (based on Managed Money): Bullish but Weakening
Positioning Analysis (Managed Money): Normal Range
Key Takeaways:
- Managed Money traders are large speculators, often driving price trends in Crude Oil.
- Producer/Merchant positions primarily reflect hedging activity.
- Swap Dealers act as intermediaries.
- Extreme positioning by Managed Money can indicate potential market reversals.
- CFTC data reports positions as of the report date, usually released each Friday.
About Disaggregated CoT Reports:
The Disaggregated CoT report provides a more detailed breakdown of futures market open interest.
It categorizes traders into: Producer/Merchant/Processor/User (Commercials), Swap Dealers, Managed Money (Speculators), and Other Reportables.
| Date | Prediction | Lower Bound | Upper Bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | $65.29 | $61.32 | $69.25 |
| 2025-07-02 | $65.26 | $61.29 | $69.22 |
| 2025-07-03 | $65.24 | $61.27 | $69.21 |
| 2025-07-04 | $65.23 | $61.27 | $69.2 |
| 2025-07-05 | $65.25 | $61.28 | $69.22 |