油市过剩已经到来！顶级石油贸易商：油价会跌但不会崩

Core Viewpoint - Major commodity traders indicate that signs of an oil surplus are finally emerging, which could lead to lower oil prices. Brent crude oil prices have dropped by 11% since the end of last month due to increased supply from OPEC+ and other countries, leading to a bearish outlook for the U.S. oil market next year [1][2]. Group 1: Market Supply and Demand - The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a surplus of approximately 4 million barrels per day by 2026, an increase of 18% from previous predictions [1]. - Traders from Gunvor Group, Vitol Group, and Trafigura Group expect oil prices to decline in the short term before recovering next year [1]. - The influx of oil into the market is attributed to steady increases in OPEC production and slight increases from non-OPEC countries like Guyana, Norway, and Brazil [3]. Group 2: Price Predictions - Vitol Group predicts that the average oil price next year will be around $60 per barrel, while Gunvor anticipates a drop followed by a recovery to $62 per barrel [2][3]. - Trafigura expects prices to fall to around $50 per barrel by the end of the year before rising to approximately $60 per barrel next year [3]. - Despite these predictions, the decline is not expected to be catastrophic, but it represents a 14% decrease compared to the average price from 2025 to date, which is disappointing for oil-dependent companies [3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The current market situation shows an influx of oil without a corresponding increase in demand, compounded by escalating trade tensions [4]. - There are concerns that the market may be overestimating the production capabilities of Venezuela and Iran, both under sanctions, while global refineries are operating at full capacity to meet demand [3].