Group 1 - International oil prices weakened due to market concerns over supply and demand outlook, with NYMEX light crude oil futures falling by $0.74 to $69.26 per barrel, a decrease of 1.06%, and Brent crude oil futures down $0.71 to $72.53 per barrel, a drop of 0.97% [1] - The U.S. and Mexico agreed to maintain current tariff rates for the next 90 days and negotiate a new trade agreement, which has put pressure on crude oil futures as it is expected to negatively impact future oil demand [1] - Analysts expect oil demand to weaken, with OPEC likely to increase oil supply after summer, leading to expectations of rising oil inventories [2] Group 2 - The U.S. commercial crude oil inventory rose significantly by 7.7 million barrels to 426.7 million barrels, exceeding market expectations, while gasoline inventories decreased by 2.7 million barrels and distillate inventories increased by 3.6 million barrels [2] - The average daily crude oil processing volume in U.S. refineries was 16.9 million barrels, a decrease of 25,000 barrels week-on-week, with an average refinery utilization rate of 95.4% [2] - The U.S. daily crude oil production increased by 41,000 barrels to 13.314 million barrels, while the strategic petroleum reserve rose by 238,000 barrels to 40.27 million barrels [3]
【环球财经】市场担忧石油供需前景 国际油价31日下跌
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-31 22:59