Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that international oil prices have been fluctuating at high levels due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and the U.S. [2][9] - Brent crude oil futures settled at $109.03 per barrel, up $7.14 (7.01%) from the previous week, while WTI crude oil futures rose to $111.54 per barrel, an increase of $17.06 (18.06%) [2][24] - The report indicates a decrease in the number of global offshore self-elevating drilling rigs to 367, while the number of floating drilling rigs increased to 138 [2][28] - U.S. crude oil production remained stable at 13.657 million barrels per day, with an increase in active drilling rigs to 411 [2][37] - U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 5.073 million barrels (0.58%) to 877 million barrels, with commercial inventories increasing by 5.451 million barrels (1.19%) [2][57] - The report notes that the global crude oil in-transit and floating inventory reached 1.21 billion barrels, an increase of 10.929 million barrels (0.90%) [2][69] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - International oil prices have been influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, leading to significant price fluctuations [2][9] Offshore Drilling Services - The number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms decreased to 367, while floating drilling platforms increased to 138 [2][28] U.S. Crude Oil Supply - U.S. crude oil production was stable at 13.657 million barrels per day, with active drilling rigs increasing to 411 [2][37] U.S. Crude Oil Demand - U.S. refinery crude oil processing decreased to 16.379 million barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 92.10% [2][47] U.S. Crude Oil Inventory - Total U.S. crude oil inventories increased to 877 million barrels, with commercial inventories rising by 5.451 million barrels [2][57] Global Crude Oil Inventory - Global crude oil in-transit and floating inventory reached 1.21 billion barrels, reflecting a net increase [2][69] Refined Oil Products - In North America, average prices for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel were reported, with diesel at $182.48, gasoline at $138.82, and jet fuel at $177.95 per barrel [2][77]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - International oil prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, with Brent and WTI prices recorded at 105.32 and 99.64 USD per barrel respectively as of March 27, 2026 [2][9] - The oil and petrochemical sector has shown mixed performance, with the oil and gas extraction sector down by 3.81% while the refining and trading sector increased by 1.08% [13] - The U.S. crude oil production decreased slightly to 13.657 million barrels per day, while the active rig count fell to 409 [43][43] - U.S. refinery crude processing increased to 16.598 million barrels per day, with a utilization rate of 92.90% [52] - Global floating and in-transit oil inventory decreased by 7.111 million barrels to 1.199 billion barrels [76] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - As of March 27, 2026, Brent crude futures settled at 105.32 USD per barrel, down by 1.09 USD (-1.02%), while WTI crude futures increased by 1.41 USD (+1.44%) to 99.64 USD per barrel [26] Offshore Drilling Services - The number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms was 368, a decrease of 1 from the previous week, while floating drilling platforms increased to 136 [30] Crude Oil Supply - U.S. crude oil production was 13.657 million barrels per day, a decrease of 11,000 barrels from the previous week [43] - The number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. was 409, down by 5 [43] Crude Oil Demand - U.S. refinery crude processing increased by 366,000 barrels per day to 16.598 million barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 92.90%, up by 1.5 percentage points [52] Crude Oil Inventory - U.S. total crude oil inventory was 872 million barrels, an increase of 6.926 million barrels (+0.80%) [61] - The commercial crude oil inventory rose to 456 million barrels, up by 6.926 million barrels (+1.54%) [61] Finished Oil Products - In North America, the average price for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel was 176.49, 128.44, and 165.02 USD per barrel respectively [82] - In Europe, the average price for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel was 180.57, 138.05, and 210.57 USD per barrel respectively [86]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ☆☆☆ (indicating a more distinct upward trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently) [2] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆ [2] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: ☆☆☆ [2] - Asphalt: ☆☆☆ [2] Core Viewpoints - The short-term oil price has a high risk of two-way fluctuations, and the core variable determining the long-term oil price trend lies in whether the Strait of Hormuz can remain open [2] - The market for fuel oil is mainly trading on the war situation. Geopolitical factors provide support for fuel oil in the short term, and any progress in peace talks will cause wide fluctuations in the market [3] - The price trend of asphalt mainly follows crude oil. The marginal improvement of the fundamentals gives asphalt sufficient upward elasticity, and the callback space is expected to be limited [4] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Last night's EIA data showed that US crude oil inventories increased significantly more than expected [2] - The US has stated that the negotiations with Iran are productive, while Iran denies having negotiations with the US [2] - The transportation capacity of the alternative oil pipeline in the Middle East still has a huge gap compared with the normal shipping volume through the strait [2] - The release of strategic petroleum reserves by IEA member countries is only for emergency buffering, and there is a need for replenishment later [2] - The geopolitical situation is still unclear, and only a very small number of ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz under the control of the Iranian army [2] Fuel Oil & High-Sulfur Fuel Oil - The US proposed a peace negotiation plan to Iran yesterday, and the geopolitical situation showed a glimmer of improvement, but Iran's hardliners rejected the proposal [3] - The actual passage volume through the Strait of Hormuz is still extremely limited, and only two ships passed through yesterday [3] - The Houthi armed forces said they were ready to control the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the risk of Red Sea pipeline transfer has significantly increased [3] - The LNG gas field has also been affected, and the shortage of gas sources may lead to more demand for fuel oil substitution as the summer power generation peak approaches [3] - On the low-sulfur side, Kuwait's supply has decreased due to the war, and other overseas refineries have also shrunk. In addition, domestic production has declined due to raw material problems, and the high crack spread of refined oil provides continuous component support for low-sulfur fuel oil [3] Asphalt - Domestic refining enterprises are worried about future import raw material problems, and some refineries have started or plan to reduce the utilization rate of their production facilities [4] - Most major refineries in the East and South China regions have stopped producing and distributing asphalt. Today's daily asphalt production is as low as 45,000 tons, and the production plan for March has been revised down. The refinery production in April will further decline to 1.58 million tons, which is the absolute low for the same period in recent years [4] - The shipment volume of sample refineries this week has significantly decreased both year-on-year and month-on-month, and the cumulative year-on-year decline has further expanded [4] - The refinery inventory has decreased month-on-month, the social inventory has turned negative year-on-year, and the overall commercial inventory level is low [4]

Report Title - Crude Oil Weekly Report: Continued Conflict in the Middle East Drives Up International Oil Prices [1] Report Date - March 23, 2026 [1] Report Analysts - Chen Shuxian, Chief Securities Analyst for Big Chemicals, CFA, License No. S0600523020004, Contact: chensx@dwzq.com.cn [1] - Zhou Shaowen, Securities Analyst for Petrochemicals, License No. S0600525070005, Contact: zhoushm@dwzq.com.cn [1] Report Investment Highlights US Crude Oil - **Price**: The weekly average prices of Brent/WTI crude oil futures from March 16 - 20 were $106.4/$96.1 per barrel, up $9.9/$4.1 per barrel from the previous week [4] - **Inventory**: Total US crude oil inventory, commercial crude oil inventory, strategic crude oil inventory, and Cushing crude oil inventory were 8.6/4.5/4.2/0.3 billion barrels respectively, with a week - on - week increase of 6.16/6.16/0/0.94 million barrels [4] - **Production**: US crude oil production was 13.67 million barrels per day, down 0.01 million barrels per day week - on - week. The number of active US crude oil rigs was 414 this week, up 2 from the previous week. The number of active US fracturing fleets was 172 this week, down 8 from the previous week [4] - **Demand**: US refinery crude oil processing volume was 16.23 million barrels per day, up 0.06 million barrels per day week - on - week; the refinery crude oil utilization rate was 91.4%, up 0.6 percentage points week - on - week [4] - **Imports and Exports**: US crude oil imports, exports, and net imports were 7.19/4.9/2.3 million barrels per day, with a week - on - week change of +0.77/+1.46/ - 0.69 million barrels per day [4] US Refined Oil - **Price and Spread**: The weekly average prices of US gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel were $131/$174/$153 per barrel respectively, up $13.9/$23.2/$11.3 per barrel from the previous week; the spreads to crude oil were $26/$69/$48 per barrel respectively, up $6.5/$15.8/$3.9 per barrel from the previous week [4] - **Inventory**: US gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel inventories were 2.4/1.2/0.4 billion barrels respectively, with a week - on - week change of - 5.44/ - 2.53/+2.38 million barrels [4] - **Production**: US gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel production were 9.43/4.87/1.88 million barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week change of - 0.46/ - 0.08/+0.07 million barrels per day [4] - **Demand**: US gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel consumption were 8.73/4.4/1.37 million barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week change of - 0.51/+0.33/ - 0.42 million barrels per day [4] - **Imports and Exports**: - Gasoline: Imports, exports, and net exports were 0.06/0.95/0.89 million barrels per day, with a week - on - week change of - 0.12/+0.07/+0.19 million barrels per day [4] - Diesel: Imports, exports, and net exports were 0.22/1.05/0.83 million barrels per day, with a week - on - week change of +0.04/ - 0.2/ - 0.24 million barrels per day [4] - Jet fuel: Imports, exports, and net exports were 0.15/0.32/0.17 million barrels per day, with a week - on - week change of +0.09/+0.11/+0.03 million barrels per day [4] Recommended Listed Companies - Recommended: CNOOC Limited (600938.SH/0883.HK), PetroChina Company Limited (601857.SH/0857.HK), Sinopec Corporation (600028.SH/0386.HK), CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited (601808.SH), Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (600583.SH), CNOOC Energy Development Co., Ltd. (600968.SH) [5] - Suggested to pay attention to: Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation (600871.SH/1033.HK), China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (600339.SH), Sinopec Mechanical Engineering Corporation (000852.SZ) [5] Report Structure and Summary 1. Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - Data sources include Bloomberg, WIND, EIA, TSA, Baker Hughes, and Dongwu Securities Research Institute [10][11] 2. This Week's Performance Review of the Petrochemical Sector 2.1 Petrochemical Sector Performance - Information about the performance of the petrochemical sector and its sub - industries, including their price movements and trends, with data from WIND and Dongwu Securities Research Institute [13][14][15] 2.2 Performance of Listed Companies in the Sector - **Upstream Companies' Price Movements**: Provided price, market capitalization, and price change data for multiple upstream listed companies in the petrochemical sector over different time periods (last week, last month, last three months, last year, and since the beginning of 2026) [23][24][25] - **Valuation of Listed Companies**: Presented the valuation table of listed companies, including stock price, market capitalization, net profit attributable to shareholders, PE, and PB for different years (2024A, 2025E, 2026E, 2027E) [26] 3. Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking 3.1 Crude Oil Price - Analyzed the prices and price spreads of various crude oils such as Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, and ESPO, as well as the relationship between the US dollar index, LME copper price, and WTI crude oil price [32][34][36] 3.2 Crude Oil Inventory - Studied the inventory of US crude oil, including total inventory, commercial inventory, strategic inventory, and Cushing inventory, and the relationship between inventory and oil prices [42][43][45] 3.3 Crude Oil Supply - Tracked US crude oil production, the number of oil rigs, and the number of fracturing fleets, and their relationship with oil prices [56][58][59] 3.4 Crude Oil Demand - Monitored US refinery crude oil processing volume, refinery utilization rate, and the seasonal and regular utilization rates of refineries in Shandong and major refineries in China [63][65][68] 3.5 Crude Oil Imports and Exports - Analyzed US crude oil imports, exports, and net imports, as well as the imports, exports, and net imports of crude oil and petroleum products [72][74] 4. Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking 4.1 Refined Oil Price - Discussed the relationship between international oil prices and domestic refined oil prices, and analyzed the price spreads between crude oil and various refined oils in different regions (US, Europe, Singapore) [79][82][104] 4.2 Refined Oil Inventory - Tracked the inventories of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US and Singapore [117][122][127] 4.3 Refined Oil Supply - Monitored the production of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US [134][136] 4.4 Refined Oil Demand - Analyzed the consumption of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US, as well as the number of airport security checks [140][143][148] 4.5 Refined Oil Imports and Exports - Studied the import, export, and net export situations of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US [151][156][157] 5. Oilfield Services Sector Data Tracking - Tracked the average daily rates of self - elevating drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the industry [167][171]

Report Information - Report Title: Crude Oil Weekly: Escalation of Middle East Conflict, Continued Rise in International Oil Prices [1] - Report Date: March 15, 2026 [1] - Analysts: Chen Shuxian, Zhou Shaowen [1] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - This week, Brent/WTI crude oil futures had weekly average prices of $96.5/$92.0 per barrel, up $12.7/$13.5 per barrel from last week [2]. - The report recommends companies such as CNOOC, PetroChina, Sinopec, COSL, Offshore Oil Engineering, and CNOOC Energy Technology & Services; it also suggests paying attention to Sinopec Oilfield Service, CNPC Engineering, and Sinopec Mechanical & Electrical Equipment [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - Data sources include Bloomberg, WIND, EIA, TSA, Baker Hughes, and Dongwu Securities Research Institute [8][9] 2. This Week's Performance of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector 2.1 Performance of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector - Information on the performance of the petroleum and petrochemical sector and its sub - industries, including their price - to - earnings ratios and price - to - book ratios, is presented. The data sources are WIND and Dongwu Securities Research Institute [11][18] 2.2 Performance of Listed Companies in the Sector - The report provides data on the stock prices, market capitalizations, and price changes of upstream companies in the sector over different time periods (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, and year - to - date in 2026). It also includes a valuation table for listed companies, showing data such as net profit, PE, and PB from 2024 to 2027 [22][23] 3. Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking 3.1 Crude Oil Price - Analyzes the prices and price differences of various types of crude oil, including Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, and ESPO crude oil, as well as their relationships with the US dollar index and LME copper prices [29][31][37] 3.2 Crude Oil Inventory - Examines the inventory levels of US crude oil, including total inventory, commercial inventory, strategic inventory, and Cushing inventory, and their relationships with oil prices [40][42][44] 3.3 Crude Oil Supply - Focuses on US crude oil production, the number of active oil rigs, and the number of active fracturing fleets, and their relationships with oil prices [57][58][60] 3.4 Crude Oil Demand - Analyzes US refinery crude oil processing volume, refinery operating rate, and the operating rates of Shandong and Chinese state - owned refineries [65][67][71] 3.5 Crude Oil Import and Export - Discusses US crude oil import, export, and net import volumes, as well as the import, export, and net import volumes of crude oil and petroleum products [76][78] 4. Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking 4.1 Refined Oil Price - Analyzes the relationship between international oil prices and domestic and international refined oil prices, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene, and their price differences [83][86][90] 4.2 Refined Oil Inventory - Examines the inventory levels of US and Singapore refined oil products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [119][124][127] 4.3 Refined Oil Supply - Focuses on US refined oil production, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [134][136] 4.4 Refined Oil Demand - Analyzes US refined oil consumption, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene, and its relationship with the number of airport security checks [140][141][143] 4.5 Refined Oil Import and Export - Discusses US refined oil import and export volumes, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene, and their net export volumes [149][154][155] 5. Oilfield Services Sector Data Tracking - Analyzes the average daily fees of self - elevating and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the industry [166][168]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, the average weekly prices of Brent and WTI crude oil futures were $83.7 and $78.5 per barrel respectively, up $12.5 and $12.6 from last week. The total US crude oil inventory, commercial crude oil inventory, strategic crude oil inventory, and Cushing crude oil inventory were 8.5, 4.4, 4.2, and 0.3 billion barrels respectively, with a week - on - week increase of 3.48, 3.48, 0, and 1.56 million barrels. The US crude oil production was 13.7 million barrels per day, a week - on - week decrease of 10,000 barrels per day. The number of active US crude oil rigs this week was 411, a week - on - week increase of 4. The number of active US fracturing fleets this week was 167, a week - on - week increase of 3. The US refinery crude oil processing volume was 15.84 million barrels per day, a week - on - week increase of 180,000 barrels per day; the US refinery crude oil operating rate was 89.2%, a week - on - week increase of 0.6 percentage points. The US crude oil imports, exports, and net imports were 6.32, 4, and 2.33 million barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week decrease of 340,000, 320,000, and 20,000 barrels per day [2]. - The average weekly prices of US gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel were $105, $135, and $89 per barrel respectively, with a week - on - week change of +$20.6, +$22.4, and -$5.1. The price spreads with crude oil were $23, $53, and $7 per barrel respectively, with a week - on - week change of +$9.9, +$11.7, and -$15.8. The US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene inventories were 2.5, 1.2, and 0.4 billion barrels respectively, with a week - on - week change of -1.7, +0.43, and -0.25 million barrels. The US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene production were 9.33, 4.81, and 1.72 million barrels per day respectively, a week - on - week increase of 120,000, 60,000, and 60,000 barrels per day. The US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene consumption were 8.29, 3.7, and 1.72 million barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week change of -440,000, -200,000, and 0 barrels per day. The US gasoline imports, exports, and net exports were 140,000, 1.07 million, and 930,000 barrels per day respectively, a week - on - week increase of 70,000, 300,000, and 230,000 barrels per day. The US diesel imports, exports, and net exports were 170,000, 1.23 million, and 1.05 million barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week change of -240,000, 0, and +230,000 barrels per day. The US aviation kerosene imports, exports, and net exports were 130,000, 170,000, and 40,000 barrels per day respectively, with a week - on - week change of +20,000, -100,000, and -120,000 barrels per day [2]. - Recommended companies include CNOOC Limited (600938.SH/0883.HK), PetroChina Company Limited (601857.SH/0857.HK), Sinopec Corporation (600028.SH/0386.HK), CNOOC Oilfield Services Limited (601808.SH), Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (600583.SH), and CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited (600968.SH). Companies to be concerned about include Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation (600871.SH/1033.HK), China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (600339.SH), and Sinopec Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. (000852.SZ) [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 2. This Week's Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Market Review 2.1 Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Performance - The report presents the price changes of various industry sectors, the price changes of sub - industries in the petroleum and petrochemical sector, and the trends of sub - industries in the petroleum and petrochemical sector and the CSI 300 Index [11][14][18] 2.2 Sector Listed Company Performance - The report shows the price, market capitalization, and price changes in different time periods (last week, last month, last three months, last year, and since the beginning of 2026) of upstream sector companies such as CNOOC Limited, PetroChina Company Limited, and Sinopec Corporation. It also provides the valuation table of listed companies, including stock price, market capitalization, net profit attributable to the parent company, PE, and PB [22][23] 3. Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking 3.1 Crude Oil Price - The report analyzes the prices and price spreads of Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, Russian ESPO crude oils, as well as the relationship between the US dollar index, LME copper price, and WTI crude oil price [29][30][38] 3.2 Crude Oil Inventory - It shows the relationship between US commercial crude oil inventory and oil price from 2010 to March 2026, the weekly destocking speed of US commercial crude oil and the change rate of Brent oil, and the inventory data of US total crude oil, commercial crude oil, strategic crude oil, and Cushing crude oil [40][43][50] 3.3 Crude Oil Supply - The report presents the US crude oil production, the number of US crude oil rigs, and the number of fracturing fleets and their relationship with oil prices [59][61][62] 3.4 Crude Oil Demand - It includes the US refinery crude oil processing volume, refinery operating rate, Shandong refinery seasonal operating rate, and the operating rate of China's major refineries [66][68][70] 3.5 Crude Oil Import and Export - The report shows the US crude oil imports, exports, net imports, and the imports, exports, and net imports of crude oil and petroleum products [72][74] 4. Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking 4.1 Refined Oil Price - When the international crude oil price is higher than $80 per barrel, the increase in domestic gasoline and diesel prices slows down, and enterprises bear the profit reduction caused by cost changes. When the international crude oil price is at $80 per barrel, the price spreads between domestic gasoline, diesel, and crude oil reach phased highs. The report also presents the relationship between international crude oil prices and domestic and international gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices and price spreads [79][82][101] 4.2 Refined Oil Inventory - It shows the inventory data of US gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene, and Singapore gasoline and diesel [115][120][126] 4.3 Refined Oil Supply - The report presents the US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene production [129][131] 4.4 Refined Oil Demand - It includes the US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene consumption and the number of US airport passenger security checks [135][137][141] 4.5 Refined Oil Import and Export - The report shows the US gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene import, export, and net export data [146][151][152] 5. Oilfield Services Sector Data Tracking - The report presents the average daily fees of self - elevating drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the industry [160][164]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Views - The report highlights that international oil prices have slightly increased due to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with Brent and WTI prices reaching $72.87 and $67.02 per barrel respectively as of February 27, 2026 [2][9] - The report indicates a cautious market outlook regarding the third round of negotiations between the US and Iran, alongside an increase in US crude oil inventories and floating storage due to oil exports from multiple Middle Eastern countries [2][9] - The report emphasizes the need to monitor potential disruptions in oil transportation following military actions against Iran, which could lead to significant price volatility [2][9] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - As of February 27, 2026, Brent crude futures settled at $72.87 per barrel, up $1.57 (+2.20%) from the previous week, while WTI crude futures settled at $67.02 per barrel, up $0.54 (+0.81%) [2][22] - The report notes that the Urals crude price remained stable at $65.49 per barrel, and the ESPO crude price increased by $0.72 (+1.27%) to $57.35 per barrel [22] Offshore Drilling Services - The number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms reached 375, an increase of 2 from the previous week, while the number of floating drilling platforms remained stable at 132 [28] US Crude Oil Supply - As of February 20, 2026, US crude oil production was 13.702 million barrels per day, a decrease of 33,000 barrels per day from the previous week [38] - The active rig count in the US was 407, down by 2 rigs, while the number of fracturing fleets increased by 7 to 167 [38] US Crude Oil Demand - US refinery crude processing averaged 15.661 million barrels per day, down by 416,000 barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 88.60%, a decrease of 2.4 percentage points [49] US Crude Oil Inventory - Total US crude oil inventories reached 851 million barrels, an increase of 15.989 million barrels (+1.91%) from the previous week, with commercial inventories rising by 15.989 million barrels (+3.81%) [59] Related Stocks - Key stocks mentioned include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), PetroChina, Sinopec, and others, with notable price movements observed in companies like Tongyuan Petroleum (+41.10%) and Qianeng Holdings (+26.71%) [14][15]

Core Viewpoint - The recent rise in international crude oil prices has positively impacted domestic oil and gas ETFs, with several funds showing significant gains since the beginning of the year [1][3]. Group 1: Oil Price Trends - Brent crude oil prices reached $72 per barrel on February 23, marking the first time since July 2025 that prices surpassed this level, before slightly retreating [1][2]. - As of February 24, Brent crude was fluctuating around $71 per barrel, with a reported increase of over 5.5% since the start of the Chinese New Year holiday on February 15 [2][3]. Group 2: ETF Performance - Multiple oil and gas ETFs surged on February 24, with three products recording gains exceeding 9%, specifically the Fuqua S&P Oil & Gas ETF (QDII), the Jiashi S&P Oil & Gas ETF (QDII), and the Yinhua Oil & Gas Resource ETF [3]. - Year-to-date, oil and gas themed funds have achieved positive returns, with the highest fund showing an increase of over 18% [1][4]. Group 3: Investment Outlook - Short-term investment in oil and gas ETFs is viewed positively due to geopolitical tensions and short-term supply-demand imbalances, with expectations for continued robust returns [5]. - Long-term projections suggest that oil prices may stabilize around $65 per barrel, with potential for further increases in the short term due to geopolitical factors [3][5].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No specific industry investment rating is provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - The threat of the US to strike Iran has led to an upward oscillation in international oil prices [1]. - This week, the average weekly prices of Brent and WTI crude oil futures were $68.6 and $63.4 per barrel respectively, up $3.8 and $3.2 from last week [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 1. Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - The data sources include Bloomberg, WIND, EIA, TSA, Baker Hughes, and Dongwu Securities Research Institute [8][9]. 2. This Week's Performance Review of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector - **2.1 Performance of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector**: Information on the sector's performance and the performance of sub - industries, as well as the performance of the sector and the Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 Index, is presented, but specific data is not provided in the text [11][18]. - **2.2 Performance of Listed Companies in the Sector**: - The report provides the latest prices, total market values, and price changes in the past week, month, three months, one year, and since the beginning of 2026 for multiple listed companies such as CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec [23]. - A valuation table shows the stock prices, total market values, net profits attributable to the parent company, PE, and PB of these companies from 2024 to 2027 [25]. 3. Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking - **3.1 Crude Oil Prices**: It includes the prices and price differences of Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, and ESPO crude oils, as well as the relationships between the US dollar index, LME copper price, and WTI crude oil price [29][31][40]. - **3.2 Crude Oil Inventory**: Analyzes the correlations between US commercial crude oil inventory and oil prices, the weekly destocking speed of US commercial crude oil and the increase or decrease of Brent oil prices, and presents the total, commercial, strategic, and Cushing crude oil inventories in the US [43][44][49]. - **3.3 Crude Oil Supply**: Covers US crude oil production, the number of active oil rigs, and the number of active fracturing fleets, as well as their relationships with oil prices [63][64][66]. - **3.4 Crude Oil Demand**: Focuses on US refinery crude oil processing volume, refinery operating rates, Shandong refinery seasonal operating rates, and the operating rates of major refineries in China [71][73][75]. - **3.5 Crude Oil Import and Export**: Details the import, export, and net import volumes of US crude oil and crude oil and petroleum products [79][81]. 4. Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking - **4.1 Refined Oil Prices**: Analyzes the relationship between international oil prices and domestic gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene prices and price differences, as well as the price differences between crude oil and refined oil in the US, Europe, and Singapore [86][109][114]. - **4.2 Refined Oil Inventory**: Presents the inventories of gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in the US and Singapore [124][128][136]. - **4.3 Refined Oil Supply**: Covers the production volumes of gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in the US [144][145]. - **4.4 Refined Oil Demand**: Focuses on the consumption volumes of gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in the US and the number of airport security checks for passengers [148][149][153]. - **4.5 Refined Oil Import and Export**: Details the import, export, and net export volumes of gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in the US [161][167][168]. 5. Oil Service Sector Data Tracking - It shows the average daily fees of self - elevating drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the industry [176][181].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight," indicating an expected outperformance of the industry index relative to the benchmark by more than 5% over the next six months [173]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran are supporting international oil prices, with Brent and WTI crude oil futures averaging $64.8 and $60.1 per barrel, respectively, showing a slight increase of $0.1 and a decrease of $0.1 from the previous week [2]. - U.S. crude oil production is reported at 13.73 million barrels per day, with a slight decrease of 20,000 barrels per day week-on-week, while active oil rigs increased by 1 to 411 [2]. - The report recommends several companies for investment, including China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Petroleum Corporation (PetroChina) [3]. Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Oil Data Brief - The report provides a comprehensive overview of weekly oil data, including price trends, inventory levels, production rates, and import/export statistics [5][7][8]. 2. Oil and Petrochemical Sector Performance - The oil and petrochemical sector has shown varied performance, with specific companies experiencing significant fluctuations in stock prices over the past week, month, and year [21][22]. 3. Crude Oil Data Tracking - Crude oil prices have been tracked, showing fluctuations in both Brent and WTI prices, alongside inventory levels and production data [25][26][37]. - U.S. crude oil inventories have increased, with total inventories reported at 840 million barrels, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 441,000 barrels [2][44]. 4. Refined Oil Data Tracking - The report details refined oil prices, inventory levels, production, and consumption trends, indicating a decrease in refinery throughput to 16.6 million barrels per day, down by 350,000 barrels per day [4][74]. - Refined oil inventories have also seen changes, with gasoline and diesel inventories increasing by 598,000 and 335,000 barrels, respectively [2][108]. 5. Oil Service Sector Data Tracking - The oil service sector is analyzed, focusing on the average day rates for drilling rigs and the overall performance of service companies [158][161].