Oil Prices Dip Ahead Of OPEC+ Policy Decision
Oil Prices Dip Ahead Of OPEC+ Policy Decision
Meanwhile, US crude stockpiles declined more than anticipated last week as refiners ramped up operations, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). However, gasoline and distillate inventories rose more than expected, driven by increased refining activity.
Oil futures slid nearly 2% on Wednesday as investors awaited the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) decision on production cuts, despite a sharper-than-expected draw in US crude inventories providing some support.
在投資者等待石油輸出國組織(OPEC+)就減產措施做出決定時，油價期貨週三下跌近2%，儘管美國原油庫存下降幅度超出預期，爲其提供了一些支撐。
Brent crude futures dropped by US$1.31, or 1.78%, to settle at US$72.31 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell US$1.40, or 2%, to close at US$68.54. The dip followed a 2.5% rally on Tuesday, marking Brent's largest gain in two weeks.
布倫特原油期貨跌至1.31美元，跌幅1.78%，收於每桶72.31美元，而美國西德克薩斯中質原油(WTI)期貨下跌1.40美元，跌幅2%，收於每桶68.54美元。此次下跌緊隨週二的2.5%上漲，標誌着布倫特兩週來最大漲幅。
OPEC+ is set to meet on Thursday, with industry sources suggesting the alliance is likely to extend output cuts through the first quarter of 2025. Analysts noted that market sentiment hinges on the meeting's rhetoric. "The rhetoric out of the meeting is going to have the biggest sway," remarked Kpler Lead Americas Oil Analyst Matt Smith.
OPEC+定於週四舉行會議，行業消息人士暗示該聯盟可能會延長減產措施至2025年第一季度。分析師指出，市場情緒取決於會議的措辭。"會議上的措辭將起到最大的影響力，" Kpler首席美洲石油分析師馬特·史密斯表示。
Meanwhile, US crude stockpiles declined more than anticipated last week as refiners ramped up operations, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). However, gasoline and distillate inventories rose more than expected, driven by increased refining activity.
與此同時，根據能源信息管理局(EIA)的數據，上週美國原油庫存減少幅度超出預期，因煉油商加大生產力度。然而，汽油和餾分油庫存的增幅超出預期，受到增加的煉油活動的推動。
Global geopolitical tensions also influenced the market. Israel indicated it would resume military action against Hezbollah if a fragile truce collapses, while South Korea faced political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law.
全球地緣政治緊張局勢也影響着市場。以色列表示，如果脆弱的停火破裂，將重啓對真主黨的軍事行動，而韓國在韓國總統尹錫悅發佈短暫戒嚴令後，面臨政治不確定性。
The market awaits OPEC+ decisions, with potential extensions of production cuts and geopolitical developments expected to influence oil prices in the coming days.
市場正在等待OPEC+的決定，預計產量削減措施的潛在延長以及地緣政治發展將影響未來幾天的油價。
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