原油系列深度(二十二)：2026 年油价怎么看？

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the oil and gas industry is "Positive" and is maintained [11] Core Insights - The supply side will remain tight, which is a dominant factor for oil prices in 2026, while the demand side shows resilience. The willingness to increase production in shale oil is limited due to insufficient intent and questionable capacity. OPEC's strong intention to cut production to support prices is evident, and geopolitical tensions may impact production and exports from oil-producing countries [3][6][7][9] Supply and Demand Analysis - In 2025, the international oil price exhibited a "N" shaped trend due to weak supply and demand affected by geopolitical disturbances. The price dropped from $74.64 per barrel to $60.23 per barrel, then rose to $78.85 per barrel before falling again to $60.85 per barrel by the end of the year [20] - For 2026, the supply side is expected to remain tight, with a slight easing in supply-demand balance compared to Q4 2025. The oil price is projected to stabilize between $60 and $65 per barrel, excluding geopolitical premiums [9][6] - The U.S. shale oil breakeven price has significantly increased by 25% to $65 per barrel compared to Q1 2018, limiting the ability to increase production. The efficiency of new wells is improving slowly, and the number of drilled but uncompleted (DUC) wells has decreased significantly [25][35][41] - OPEC's ability to control prices through production cuts has strengthened, especially as U.S. production growth has not rebounded to previous levels. OPEC is likely to maintain a certain level of production cuts to support prices [7][61] Geopolitical Factors - Geopolitical tensions, particularly involving countries like Iran, may severely impact production and exports. The U.S. has indicated intentions to sanction entities assisting Iran in illegal oil sales, which could further influence oil supply and prices [67][68][72] - The Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil transport route, and any disruption could significantly affect global oil prices due to the high dependency of major oil-exporting countries on this passage [72][74] Demand Forecast - Global oil demand is expected to stabilize in 2025, with a slight decrease in growth to approximately 1.14 million barrels per day in 2026. The demand is supported by economic policies in India and resilient demand in the U.S. [8][30]