Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, oil prices fluctuated. The inflection point in fundamentals has emerged, and the market is focusing on the ceasefire negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the US's measures to impose additional tariffs on India. After the "Trump-Putin meeting", Trump said he would not consider imposing additional tariffs on China for purchasing Russian oil for the time being, and the risk rating of sanctions policies has decreased. Attention is now on whether India will resume spot market purchases of Russian oil next week. Fundamentally, global oil inventories are accumulating, with a 303-million-barrel increase in US commercial crude oil inventories. Brazil and Guyana have reached record-high crude oil export volumes. The peak seasons for gasoline and jet fuel demand have passed. This year's CDU autumn maintenance is scheduled later than usual, and the planned maintenance volume is lower than in previous years, which supports crude oil feedstock demand. In the short term, the absolute price of crude oil is expected to remain volatile, with attention on Russian crude oil supply. In the second half of the year, crude oil is expected to weaken under a supply-demand surplus scenario [5][6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs a. Oil Price Data - From August 15 - 21, 2025, WTI crude oil prices increased by $0.81, BRENT by $0.83, and DUBAI by $0.28. NYMEX RB rose by 3.14, and HO increased by 4.55. SC increased by 8.10, and OMAN by 0.59. Singapore fuel oil 380CST's discount improved by 1.5, and HH natural gas increased by 1.02 [2]. b. Daily News - On August 22, the US Treasury sanctioned a Greek shipping company accused of assisting in transporting Iranian oil, expanding the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign against Tehran. On August 21, the UK sanctioned an Iranian business tycoon Hossein Shamkhani and several key enterprises in his network, including a hedge fund. Ukrainian President Zelensky said he hopes to clarify the security guarantee framework within 7 - 10 days and hold bilateral and trilateral leader meetings later [2][3]. c. Regional Fundamentals - In the week ending August 15, US crude oil exports increased by 795,000 barrels per day to 4.372 million barrels per day, domestic production increased by 55,000 barrels to 13.382 million barrels per day, commercial crude oil inventories (excluding strategic reserves) decreased by 6.014 million barrels to 421 million barrels (a 1.41% decrease), strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) inventories increased by 223,000 barrels to 403.4 million barrels (a 0.06% increase), and imports decreased by 423,000 barrels per day to 6.497 million barrels per day. US gasoline inventories decreased by 2.72 million barrels (expected -0.915 million barrels, previous -0.792 million barrels), and refined oil inventories increased by 2.343 million barrels (expected 0.928 million barrels, previous 0.714 million barrels). From August 8 - 14, the operating rates of major refineries and Shandong local refineries in China slightly increased. Refinery production of gasoline and diesel increased, while inventories decreased. The comprehensive profit of major refineries declined, and that of local refineries increased [5].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, oil prices fluctuated. The inflection point of the fundamentals has emerged, and the market is concerned about the cease - fire negotiation of the Russia - Ukraine conflict and the US tariff measures on India. After the "Trump - Putin meeting", the risk rating of the sanctions policy has decreased. The short - term crude oil absolute price is expected to remain volatile, and the crude oil is expected to weaken in the second half of the year under the pattern of supply - demand surplus [5]. Group 3: Summary of Each Section 1. Oil Price Data - From August 14 to August 20, 2025, WTI crude oil price changed by $0.36, BRENT by $1.05, DUBAI by $0.48. Other related oil products also had corresponding price changes, such as NYMEX RB changing by $3.93, OMAN by $1.88 [3]. 2. Daily News - Driven by Asian demand, US crude oil exports are expected to rebound from the summer slump, with exports in August and September expected to exceed 4 million barrels per day [3]. - Russia expects India to continue buying Russian oil despite US tariff threats. As of mid - 2025, India imported about 1.7 million barrels of oil per day from Russia, accounting for nearly 37% of its overseas purchases [4]. 3. Regional Fundamentals - EIA report shows that in the week ending August 15, US crude oil exports increased by 795,000 barrels per day to 4.372 million barrels per day, domestic crude oil production increased by 55,000 barrels to 13.382 million barrels per day, and commercial crude oil inventories (excluding strategic reserves) decreased by 6.014 million barrels to 421 million barrels, a decrease of 1.41% [4]. - From August 8 - 14, the operating rate of major refineries and Shandong local refineries in China increased slightly. Refinery output of gasoline and diesel increased, and inventories decreased. The comprehensive profit of major refineries declined, while that of local refineries increased [5]. 4. Weekly Views - This week, oil prices fluctuated. The short - term crude oil absolute price is expected to remain volatile, and the crude oil is expected to weaken in the second half of the year under the pattern of supply - demand surplus. Attention should be paid to Russian crude oil supply and whether India resumes purchasing Russian oil in the spot market next week [5].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, oil prices fluctuated. The inflection point of the fundamentals has emerged, and the market is focused on the cease - fire negotiations in the Russia - Ukraine conflict and the US tariff measures on India. After the "Trump - Putin meeting", the risk rating of sanctions policies has decreased. [7] - In the short term, the absolute price of crude oil is expected to remain volatile. The supply of Russian crude oil should be monitored. In the second half of the year, crude oil is expected to weaken under the pattern of supply - demand surplus. [7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs a. Oil Price Data - From August 11 - 15, 2025, WTI decreased by $1.16, BRENT by $0.99, and DUBAI by $0.47. SC increased by 4.40, and OMAN decreased by $0.83. [3] - The prices of other products such as domestic gasoline, Japanese naphtha, and Singapore fuel oil also had corresponding changes during this period. [3] b. Daily News - Trump said that the US had made significant progress with Russia and would hold a meeting with Zelensky next Monday. After the "Trump - Putin meeting", Trump temporarily did not consider imposing tariffs on China for purchasing Russian oil. [6][7] - The Russian side said that the talks between Putin and Trump were very positive. If Putin opposes a cease - fire, the US may impose sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. [6] c. Regional Fundamentals - According to the EIA report, in the week of August 8, US crude oil exports increased by 25.9 barrels per day to 357.7 barrels per day, domestic crude oil production increased by 4.3 barrels to 1332.7 barrels per day, and commercial crude oil inventories (excluding strategic reserves) increased by 303.6 barrels to 4.27 billion barrels, an increase of 0.72%. [7] - From August 8 - 14, the operating rates of major refineries and Shandong local refineries in China increased slightly. The production of gasoline and diesel in Chinese refineries increased, while the inventories decreased. The comprehensive profit of major refineries declined, and the comprehensive profit of local refineries increased month - on - month. [7]

Group 1 - The meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled for August 18 in Washington, following a previous contentious encounter in February [1][2] - Zelensky expressed that he had a "long and substantive" conversation with Trump and is prepared to discuss all details regarding the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][4] - German Chancellor Merz stated that Zelensky is unlikely to face humiliation again during this meeting, and European leaders are expected to provide him with good advice [2][3] Group 2 - Reports indicate that during a meeting between Trump and Russian President Putin, Putin suggested he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for control over the Donetsk region [4][6] - Putin's conditions for ending the conflict include Ukraine withdrawing troops from eastern Donetsk, while Zelensky has rejected these demands, viewing Donetsk as a critical stronghold [6][10] - Ongoing military actions continue on the Russia-Ukraine front, with reports of significant casualties and military engagements in various regions [7][8][10]

Group 1 - President Trump calls for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting peace agreement, threatening further sanctions if the ceasefire is violated [1] - Ukraine has expressed willingness to accept the immediate 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S., while Russia has only suggested a three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of WWII [1] - Trump's comments highlight a focus on an immediate cessation of hostilities, contrasting with Vice President JD Vance's statement that the U.S. is moving away from a 30-day ceasefire obsession towards long-term solutions [1] Group 2 - Ukraine and its allies are urging the U.S. to increase pressure on Russia, including more restrictions on energy exports and oil revenues to compel compliance with Trump's ceasefire conditions [2] - Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the U.S. and EU have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia, yet these measures have not succeeded in stopping Putin's military actions [2] - Vance indicated that both sides must make territorial concessions to end the conflict [2]