Core Viewpoint - The global oil market is expected to enter a supply surplus cycle by 2026, with the IEA predicting a surplus of 3.84 million barrels per day, leading to a systematic decline in oil price levels [1] Group 1: Oil Market Outlook - By 2026, the global oil market will officially transition into a supply surplus phase [1] - The anticipated surplus is projected to reach 3.84 million barrels per day according to IEA estimates [1] - A systematic downward adjustment in oil price levels is expected to be the main trend [1] Group 2: Sector Opportunities - Geopolitical conflicts, sanctions, and inventory fluctuations will still create short-term trading opportunities [1] - Structural opportunities are shifting focus from "oil prices" to "companies" [1] - High refining margins are expected to persist, benefiting the refining sector [1] Group 3: Specific Industry Insights - U.S. shale oil production is showing resilience around the $60 per barrel mark [1] - The expansion of LNG and rising electricity demand are driving increased mergers and acquisitions in the natural gas sector [1] - These factors represent key beneficiary directions in a low oil price environment [1]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★ (indicating a clear short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [4] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆ (short - term trend is in a relatively balanced state, and the current market is not very operable) [4] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: ★★★ (indicating a clear short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [4] - Asphalt: ★★★ (indicating a clear short - term bearish trend with appropriate investment opportunities) [4] Report's Core Views - The geopolitical conflict has not fundamentally changed the pattern of oversupply in the energy market, and most energy products are expected to be under pressure [1][2][3] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - After the US - Ukraine talks, the geopolitical premium has a pulsed impact on oil prices, but the long - term concern about oversupply persists. The US Department of Energy predicts that in 2026, the average prices of Brent and WTI crude oil will be $55/barrel and $51/barrel respectively, and global inventories may increase by over 2 million barrels per day [1] Fuel Oil - Geopolitical factors are short - term fluctuations. High - sulfur fuel oil has potential demand support, but high inventory pressure is significant. Low - sulfur fuel oil is expected to be weak due to increased supply and lack of strong demand [2] Asphalt - Since December, the weekly shipment volume has been at a low level in the past four years. The supply - demand of asphalt is marginally loose, and it will return to a price - pressured pattern dominated by supply - demand [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the transportation industry [4] Core Viewpoints - The transportation sector is expected to see a long-term improvement in demand, driven by strong travel intentions during holidays and a significant increase in passenger flow [1][2] - The recovery in air travel demand is evident, with domestic passenger volume showing resilience and international flight numbers increasing significantly [2][3] - The supply of aircraft is expected to grow at a low rate due to manufacturing constraints, which will limit capacity expansion in the aviation sector [2] - The decline in oil prices is beneficial for airline profitability, and ongoing regulatory measures against excessive competition are anticipated to support ticket price recovery [3] Summary by Sections Passenger Flow and Travel Intentions - The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday period is projected to see a record 2.432 billion people traveling, with a daily average increase of 6.2% year-on-year [1] - Civil aviation passenger volume reached 19.138 million during this period, with daily averages showing a year-on-year increase of 4.1% compared to 2024 and 26.9% compared to 2019 [1] Flight Operations and Capacity - As of October 14, 2025, the daily average of civil aviation flights is 15,539, a 3.73% increase from the same period in 2024 [2] - The average seat occupancy rates for major airlines have improved, with September 2025 showing an average of 85.7%, up 5 percentage points from 2019 [1][3] Pricing Trends - The average ticket price for domestic economy class in September 2025 was 697 RMB, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, indicating a recovery from previous declines [1] - During the holiday period, the average ticket price was 849 RMB, reflecting a slight increase compared to 2019 [1] Supply Constraints - Global aircraft deliveries are expected to remain constrained, with Boeing and Airbus projected to deliver 348 and 766 aircraft respectively in 2024, representing a year-on-year decline of 34.1% and an increase of 4.2% [2] - The introduction of the C919 domestic aircraft and the aging fleet will further limit capacity expansion in the aviation sector [2] Profitability and Policy Impact - The reduction in jet fuel costs due to falling oil prices is expected to enhance airline profitability [3] - The "anti-involution" policy in the civil aviation sector aims to stabilize ticket prices and improve overall market conditions [3]

News Summary Core Viewpoint - The recent EIA natural gas report indicates a significant increase in U.S. natural gas inventories, while geopolitical developments and sanctions against Iran are impacting the LNG market dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: EIA Natural Gas Report - As of the week ending October 3, U.S. natural gas inventories totaled 36,410 billion cubic feet, an increase of 800 billion cubic feet from the previous week [1] - Year-on-year, inventories rose by 230 billion cubic feet, reflecting a 0.6% increase, and are 1,570 billion cubic feet above the five-year average, marking a 4.5% increase [1] Group 2: Geopolitical Developments - Citigroup analysts reported that BP unexpectedly won an arbitration case against U.S. LNG supplier Venture Global, which could positively influence BP's efforts to recover from previous setbacks [1] - BP and other companies accused Venture Global of selling LNG cargoes on the spot market for profit instead of fulfilling contractual obligations following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] - The U.S. has announced additional sanctions against Iran, targeting over 50 individuals, entities, and vessels believed to assist in Iran's oil and LPG sales and transportation [1] Group 3: Market Analysis - Hualian Futures noted that international oil prices remain weak due to OPEC+ production increases, with LNG prices lower than LPG, and shipping costs for liquefied gas in a normal range [1] - Domestic LPG supply is below levels seen in the past two years, while port inventory levels are at mid-range for recent years [1] - Chemical demand has shown a week-on-week rebound, but overall demand remains subdued, with gasoline consumption at a four-year low and restaurant consumption growth declining [1] Group 4: Strategy and Recommendations - Hualian Futures suggests a cautious approach, recommending to observe the market for now due to high inventory levels and low demand [1] - Zhonghui Futures indicates that the oil price center is shifting downward, with Saudi Arabia lowering CP prices, leading to a bearish outlook on costs [2] - The supply side remains relatively ample, with factory inventories rising and downstream chemical demand showing some recovery [2]