Global oil markets are experiencing a surprising stability despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, largely due to China's role as a significant swing consumer. While fears of critically low inventories and price spikes persist, China's reduced crude imports and potential release of stockpiles appear to be delaying a market crunch. Major oil executives and analysts warn that global inventories are nearing operational stress levels, suggesting that price increases are likely in the coming months as market buffers deplete. AI
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- Brookings Institution
- Canada
- Capital Economics
- Chevron
- China
- Exxon
- Hamad Hussain
- Iran
- JPMorgan
- Malaysia
- Mike Wirth
- Neil Chapman
- Robin Brooks
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- UBS
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