Kuwait oil minister out with the information 24 July

  • Nigeria voluntarily agree to 1.8mln bpd cap when they get there and level can be sustained
  • no deeper cuts recommended by joint committee

Yep, refusal often offends eh?

  • did not agree on a deal with Libya

Laughable really. The circus continues.

Oil price suitably unfazed.

Saudi oil minister:

  • oil market outlook is bright and promising

It is you're trading short of the stuff.

  • today we had very serious discussions with countries with weak compliance on output cuts
  • there are mechanisms to be put in place to strengthen compliance
  • we will also have discussions with countries which have inconsistent data on production/exports
  • sees accelerated drawdown in oil stocks in H2
  • good to see oil output recovering in Libya and Nigeria
  • sees limited upside gains from Libya/Nigeria

WTI currently $45.67 with Brent $48.15

Oil market still in disarray