Core Insights - OPEC+ has announced a pause in production growth until Q1 2026, which has prompted Morgan Stanley to adjust its Brent crude oil price forecast from $57.50 to $60 per barrel, signaling a reduction in market volatility [1][2][4] - The pause in production growth is seen as a proactive measure by OPEC+ to stabilize the market, rather than a significant change in actual production levels [2][3] - Morgan Stanley believes that the combination of OPEC+'s intervention and new sanctions on Russian oil by the US and EU will support Brent oil prices in the near term [4][3] OPEC+ Production Strategy - OPEC+ plans to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in December, consistent with previous months, but will pause growth from January to March due to seasonal demand factors [2] - The decision to pause is typical for the first quarter, which is usually a seasonally weak period for oil demand, reflecting a cautious approach by oil-producing countries [2] Market Dynamics and Price Forecast - Morgan Stanley's analysts assert that the perception of OPEC+ operating in an "autopilot" mode has been disrupted by this pause, indicating that the organization is still responsive to market conditions [3] - The firm anticipates a significant oversupply in the global oil market in 2026, particularly in the first half, but believes OPEC+'s intervention will mitigate downward price risks [3][4] - The forecast suggests that Brent oil prices could rise to $65 per barrel by the second half of 2027 as global demand begins to consume excess inventories [4] Discrepancies in Production Data - There is a notable gap between OPEC+'s production quotas and actual output, with discrepancies reported to exceed 2.5 million barrels per day, complicating the assessment of OPEC+'s effectiveness [6][9] - Morgan Stanley's analysis indicates that actual production growth has been minimal despite quota increases, suggesting that remaining production capacity may be limited [9][10]

原油成品油早报 研究中心能化团队 2025/05/08 | 日期 | WTI | BRENT | DUBAI | diff FOB dated bre | BRENT 1- | WTI-BREN | DUBAI-B | NYMEX RB | RBOB-BR | NYMEX | HO-BRT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 2月差 | T | RT（EFS | OB | T | HO | | | | | | | nt | | | | | | | | | 2025/04/28 | 62.05 | 65.86 | 67.95 | 0.43 | 1.07 | -3.81 | 1.13 | 210.58 | 22.58 | 217.55 | 25.51 | | 2025/04/29 | 60.42 | 64.25 | 67.78 | - | 0.97 | -3.83 | 1.20 | 207.12 | 22.74 | 212.04 | 24.81 | | 2025/04/30 ...