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Oil Prices Climb as Libya and Iraq Supply Disruptions Loom

Libya's political turmoil and Iraq's planned output cuts heighten concerns over global oil supply.

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Oil storage tanks in the Keihin industrial area in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Oil dropped for a third day, erasing all of the surge on Monday that followed Hamas' attack on Israel over the weekend. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • Libya's oil production has dropped by over 50%, halting exports at several ports.
  • Iraq plans to cut oil output in September to comply with OPEC+ quotas.
  • U.S. crude inventories fell by 846,000 barrels, less than anticipated.
  • Expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts are providing additional support to oil prices.
  • Analysts remain cautious about medium-term oil market stability due to ongoing geopolitical risks.