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Oil Prices Extend Their Rally
Highlights Oil stocks low at start of Ukraine conflict ULSD prices have nearly doubled since early December Returning to “normal” is a challenging proposition Natural gas headed to Europe. The Matrix Spot futures prices of petroleum liquids vaulted upwards last week....
Short Oil Supply to Be A Concern in 2022
Highlights Oil stocks low at start of Ukraine conflict U.S. fuel processors are reluctant to buy Russian feedstocks Alternative sources may not be sufficient European natural gas at risk from Russian actions. The MatrixThe Ukraine headlines are arresting enough....
Buy the Rumor; Sell the Fact
Petroleum inventories falling sharply Shale oil production falls after good recovery Demand is riding high Natural gas futures resist high-HDD rally. The MatrixOil markets are pricing in possible inventory shortfalls and consequently higher prices for 2022. The chart...
WEMS – The Beat Goes On — Oil Prices Advance Again
Diesel futures prices have tracked the 2007/08 period closely OPEC+ production falls short Refinery executives cite bullish effects of 'capacity rationalization' Natural gas withdrawals 8% higher than the five-year average but cold weather fails to sustain The...
Supply Shortfalls Could Move Prices Higher
Highlights:
1. Petroleum inventories falling sharply
2. Shale oil production falls after good recovery
3. Demand is riding high
4. Natural gas futures resist high-HDD rally.
Oil Price Setback Not Tied to Petroleum Fundamentals
– ULSD price falls after $0.43 rally
– Decline not tied to supply/demand fundamentals
– Analysts raise crude oil price forecast to $100
– Natural gas consumption falls