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2026-07-16 19:02:11
[Global Oil Inventories Fall to Warning Levels; Canadian Export Credit Agency Warns of Extreme Market Vulnerability] ⑴ Export Development Canada projects an average international oil price of approximately US$96 per barrel this year, falling back to around US$84 per barrel by 2027. This forecast reflects continued market uncertainty and the urgent need to rebuild inventories. ⑵ Global oil inventories have fallen below seasonally normal levels. While pre-crisis accumulated inventories and the release of strategic reserves have temporarily buffered supply shocks, they have also depleted the safety net for future risks. ⑶ The agency's chief economist points out that oil storage facilities around the world have now become marginal producers in the oil market, and their buffering function in regulating supply and demand has been significantly weakened. ⑷ A permanent agreement to end the conflict and restore normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would help alleviate supply tensions, but the current oil market remains tight. ⑸ If geopolitical risks escalate again, the market is highly vulnerable to further supply disruptions and sharp price fluctuations; the low inventory environment amplifies the impact of any potential disturbances.
