OPEC+ Unwinds Output Cuts: Impacts on Member Countries, Global Oil Market, and U.S. Shale

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+), which collectively produce about 48% of global oil, have begun unwinding a series of voluntary output cuts implemented since 2022. This strategic shift, led by key members like Saudi Arabia and Russia, aims to reclaim market share, address non-compliance among members, and challenge high-cost […]

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Oil Prices Jump After Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs

A U.S. trade court ruled President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs, reinforcing congressional control over trade. Oil prices rose over 1% as traders welcomed the ruling and bullish signals from demand forecasts countering glut concerns. Analysts remain cautious due to expected OPEC+ supply increases and the limited impact of new U.S. sanctions on […]

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Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025 and Beyond? Goldman Sachs’ Bearish Outlook Meets Rising Demand Well economics matters

Source: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs has doubled down on its bearish oil price forecast through 2026, projecting Brent crude at $56 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $52 by next year, […]

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President Trump\’s dilemma is now a huge political problem – Secondary sanctions to get Putin to stop the war will drive prices to $90 or $100 and is a win for Democrats.

President Trump has had people advising him on the Russia/Ukraine war who do not have all of the critical information. I have covered this in many podcasts with George McMillan, and you can check out his information here as an Energy News Beat contributor.  But today, as President Trump has a huge dilemma facing him. Does he […]

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