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WTI remains around $79.50 amidst worries over supply disruptions due to wildfires in Canada

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Last updated: 2024/05/14 at 4:19 AM
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The WTI crude Oil price has shown resilience, reaching around $79.50 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian session, as uncertainties surrounding Oil supply persist due to wildfires in Canada. With concerns arising about the country’s production capacity of 3.3 million barrels per day, firefighters are working diligently to contain blazes in British Columbia and Alberta, threatening the heart of the country’s Oil sands industry. This has led to an increase in Oil prices as the market grapples with potential supply disruptions.

Meanwhile, Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to the voluntary Oil production cuts agreed upon by OPEC, indicating its dedication to stabilizing global Oil prices. This announcement by Hayan Abdul Ghani, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil of Iraq, contributes to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Oil supply, further boosting prices. However, the outlook for the WTI price may face challenges with Federal Reserve (Fed) officials hinting at the possibility of interest rates remaining higher for a longer period.

The stance taken by the Fed could impact economic growth and potentially reduce Oil demand in the US, the world’s largest Oil consumer. Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson’s remarks urging the retention of current interest rates until signs of inflation easing become more apparent have added to the uncertainty in the market. As investors await the release of the OPEC Monthly Market Report (MOMR) and the API Weekly Crude Oil Stock report, they are keeping a close watch on factors influencing the global Oil market and crude Oil market trends for the upcoming year.

In conclusion, the WTI Oil price’s firmness is driven by a combination of factors, including the ongoing wildfires in Canada, Iraq’s commitment to OPEC production cuts, and the Fed’s hint at sustained higher interest rates. These uncertainties surrounding Oil supply and demand dynamics continue to influence market sentiment and price movements. As the market awaits key reports and closely monitors geopolitical developments, the future trajectory of the WTI price remains uncertain, with potential challenges ahead.

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