KPMG's Mayor Expects Oil Glut to Continue

Core Viewpoint - The oil market is currently facing a structural oversupply, which is expected to keep crude prices low through 2026, with predictions of Brent averaging $55 and a potential excess of up to 4 million barrels per day by 2026 [3][4]. Group 1: Oil Market Dynamics - Clients in the oil sector are planning for a prolonged period of low prices, incorporating budgets around $60 or below [2]. - The current oversupply situation has worsened from an excess of 1.5 million barrels per day to 2 million barrels per day, with projections indicating it could reach 4 million barrels per day by 2026 [3]. - The structural oversupply is seen as a significant factor that will limit any potential increases in crude oil prices through 2026 [4]. Group 2: Comparison with Other Energy Sources - While oil prices remain stagnant, natural gas and electricity prices are experiencing significant increases, with natural gas trading at approximately $4.30 per MMBtu, up from $2 [5]. - The demand for natural gas for electricity generation has increased by 3% in the previous year, contributing to rising electricity prices, which have seen a national average increase of nearly 5% in 2025, with some states experiencing increases as high as 20% [6]. - Expectations for electricity prices indicate an additional increase of 4% in 2026, impacting consumer costs significantly [6][7].