Weekly Crude Oil Market Update
Brent and WTI price moves over the week, US EIA inventory changes and OPEC+ headlines.

Market Insights
Regular, dated briefings on the benchmarks, reports and events that shape international petroleum trade.
Briefings
Each article carries a publication date, source references and units, and separates reported facts from our analysis.
Brent and WTI price moves over the week, US EIA inventory changes and OPEC+ headlines.
What is driving the spread between the two main crude benchmarks and what it means for cargo flows.
Middle-distillate supply and demand, refinery runs and inventories relevant to EN590 buyers and sellers.
Shipping and freight conditions, sanctions and compliance changes, and geopolitical events affecting supply.
What we track
Figures are always quoted with their unit and source.
| Indicator | Unit | Primary source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent crude oil price | USD/bbl | ICE Brent Crude Futures | Daily |
| West Texas Intermediate (WTI) | USD/bbl | CME Group NYMEX WTI | Daily |
| US crude and product inventories | million bbl | EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report | Weekly |
| OPEC+ production policy | million bbl/d | OPEC press releases and Monthly Oil Market Report | Monthly / as announced |
| Global supply and demand balance | million bbl/d | IEA Oil Market Report | Monthly |
| LNG and natural gas prices | USD/MMBtu | EIA Natural Gas | Daily / weekly |
Market information is for general information only. ESA Markets does not publish unverified prices, and indicative information is never a firm offer to buy or sell.