【环球财经】贸易紧张担忧打压需求前景 国际油价22日下跌

Group 1 - International oil prices declined due to ongoing trade tensions impacting oil demand outlook, with WTI crude oil futures falling by $0.99 to $66.21 per barrel, a decrease of 1.47%, and Brent crude oil futures dropping by $0.62 to $68.59 per barrel, a decrease of 0.90% [1] - Analysts from MUFG noted that the urgency for the U.S. to reach trade agreements with partners has led to a third consecutive day of oil price declines [1] - OPEC+ producers are expected to continue voluntary production cuts of 281,000 barrels per day in September, as part of a larger 2.2 million barrels per day reduction, although there are rumors of increased production from these countries [1] Group 2 - The Trump administration plans to impose high tariffs on products from various trade partners starting August 1, with ongoing negotiations with the EU and Japan showing no significant breakthroughs, and potential retaliatory measures from the EU and Canada being prepared [2] - A recent survey by S&P Global indicated that U.S. commercial crude oil inventories are expected to have decreased by 3.1 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate inventories are projected to decline by 2 million barrels and 800,000 barrels, respectively [2]