Oil Prices React to Mixed Economic Data and Investment News
TL;DR
U.S. gasoline and diesel inventories are below the five-year average, indicating strong fuel demand and supporting crude oil prices and U.S. refining margins. Despite optimistic views on summer fuel demand, oil prices have fallen due to concerns about the economy and high interest rates. However, the International Energy Agency predicts a tightening market in the second half of the year, with demand expected to exceed supply by almost 2 mb/d. Refining margins have fallen since Q4 2022 but remain higher than historical norms, and U.S. refiners are optimistic about cracks going forward.
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