EM Pushes Global Oil Demand Higher
Global oil demand growth is tracking with our estimate of ~ 1.8mm b/d for this year. Supply discipline is being maintained by OPEC 2.0, where the core (KSA and the UAE) and Russia have reduced production by ~ 240k b/d yoy in 1H23. In addition, KSA extended its unilateral production cut of 1mm b/d from July into August. We expect inventory draws in 2H23 as supply stays below demand. Our Brent forecast remains unchanged at $92/bbl this year, and $120/bbl next year. We remain long the COMT and XOP ETFs.
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