Saudi Arabia’s voluntary output cut lends support to Brent, may breach $70 in 2021
09/02/2021 Argaam Special Share
by Parag Deulgaonkar
Saudi Arabia’s voluntary decision to cut crude production supported prices with Brent likely breaching the $70 mark during the year, Emma Richards, senior industry analyst at Fitch Solutions, told
Argaam.
“The surprise cut from Saudi has undoubtedly given a lift to Brent. Perhaps more importantly, it reaffirms the Kingdom’s strong commitment to the OPEC+ deal and continued close management of the oil market,” she said.
In January, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman announced voluntary cuts to its oil production by additional 1 million bpd in February and March, affirming the move to support oil market and industry.