原油月报：短期地缘风险支撑油价，中期基本面仍偏宽-20251014

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform" for the oil and petrochemical sector [1]. Core Viewpoints - Short-term geopolitical risks provide some support for oil prices, while the medium-term fundamentals remain relatively loose [2][5]. Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - In September 2025, international oil prices fluctuated, influenced by several key events, including OPEC's decision to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day starting in October and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine [4]. - The report notes that while geopolitical conflicts support oil prices in the short term, the transition from peak to off-peak season for refined oil consumption, combined with OPEC+'s production increases, may lead to further downward pressure on prices in the medium term [4]. OPEC Production Insights - OPEC+ countries are expected to continue increasing production, with plans to restore previously cut production levels ahead of schedule. In August 2025, OPEC's production was reported at 27,948 thousand barrels per day, an increase of 478 thousand barrels per day from July [9][11]. - The report highlights that OPEC+ aims to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September and 137,000 barrels per day in October, indicating a significant ramp-up in output [9]. Global Oil Demand Forecast - OPEC maintains its forecast for global oil demand in 2025 at 105.1 million barrels per day, with a year-on-year increase of 1.29 million barrels per day. The demand from China is projected at 16.9 million barrels per day, also reflecting a year-on-year increase [25]. - The report anticipates that the demand for refined oil products will continue to grow, driven by transportation fuels, gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [25]. EIA Projections - The EIA predicts a significant increase in global oil supply, with a projected surplus of 173,000 barrels per day in 2025 and 156,000 barrels per day in 2026, primarily due to OPEC+ production increases and rising output from non-OPEC countries [28][33]. - The EIA also forecasts that global oil demand will increase by 89,000 barrels per day in 2025 and 128,000 barrels per day in 2026, with China and India being the main contributors to this growth [34][36].