Increasing tensions in the Middle East and expectations that OPEC will extend its output cuts have driven oil prices higher recently. However, even if President Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran, production is unlikely to fall by much. What’s more, we still think that OPEC will probably begin to increase output next year as OECD stocks fall to their five-year average and the US continues to grab market share.
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