周一原油价格上涨
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-06 01:30

Group 1 - The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military has heightened geopolitical risks, leading to an increase in oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate rising by 1.7% to over $58 per barrel [1] - Despite Venezuela's small global footprint and ongoing market oversupply, the U.S. plans to continue pressuring OPEC oil exports, which has resulted in a surge in oil company stock prices following President Trump's announcement of significant investments to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure [1] - The future of Venezuela's oil industry remains uncertain, but the U.S. intends to manage the country's oil supply, with reports of plans to intercept a tanker allegedly carrying Venezuelan oil [1] Group 2 - Venezuela's oil production has drastically declined over the past two decades, now accounting for less than 1% of global supply, primarily exporting to China, amidst a backdrop of significant market oversupply [2] - Geopolitical risks have intensified, with the market reacting more to potential chain reactions from Russia, China, and Iran regarding U.S. actions than to the short-term supply losses from Venezuela [2] - OPEC+ has decided to maintain its plan to pause supply increases in the first quarter, with no discussions on the Venezuelan situation during a recent meeting [2] Group 3 - Due to U.S. naval blockades, Venezuela's December oil exports have dropped to a 17-month low, with restrictions preventing tankers from reaching their destinations [3] - Despite U.S. attacks, Venezuela's oil infrastructure has not been significantly affected, although pressure on Maduro's regime has led to the closure of some oil wells [3] - Any short-term disruptions in Venezuelan output are expected to be offset by increased production elsewhere, with forecasts suggesting global supply growth could push oil prices down to $50 in the next year [3] Group 4 - February WTI crude oil prices increased by 1.7%, closing at $58.32 per barrel, while March Brent crude rose by 1.7% to $61.76 per barrel [4]