S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) energy shares might be one of few bright spots on the market today after OPEC and allies reaffirmed plans to increase production but only gradually.
What did OPEC announce?
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+ previously agreed to boost output by 400,000 barrels per day every month until at least April 2022.
However, taking into consideration the recent supply-side constraints such as Hurricane Ida disrupting oil production around the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to rising demand amidst an energy crisis in China and gas shortage in Europe, there was arguably a lot of commercial and political pressure for OPEC to bump up production and ease a tightening market.
OPEC’s press release revealed that the group reconfirmed its plan to only gradually add oil to the market.
As a result, West Texas Intermediate crude surged to US$1.87 or 2.47% to US$77.59 a barrel, its highest close since 2014.
Similarly, the global benchmark, Brent Crude also rallied US$2.13 or 2.69% to a three-year high of US$81.27 a barrel.
ASX 200 energy shares on watch
ASX 200 energy shares could be a mover on Tuesday in response to the jump in oil prices overnight.
Major US-listed oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell all posted slight gains overnight, rising 1.3%, 0.37% and 0.64% respectively.
This is despite all three major US indices closing at near session lows. The Nasdaq Composite plunged 311 points or 2.14%. The S&P 500 tumbled 57 points or 1.3%. And the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 323 points or 0.94 per cent.
ASX 200 energy shares, Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX: STO), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH) could be the players to watch on Tuesday as major benefactors of high oil prices.
The post ASX 200 energy shares on watch as OPEC meeting drives up oil prices appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Wondering where you should invest $1,000 right now?
When investing expert Scott Phillips has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for more than eight years has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*
Scott just revealed what he believes could be the five best ASX stocks for investors to buy right now. These stocks are trading at near dirt-cheap prices and Scott thinks they could be great buys right now.
*Returns as of August 16th 2021
More reading
- 5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday
- Why did the Santos (STO) share price lift on Monday?
- 5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday
- The Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy – broker
- These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week
Motley Fool contributor Kerry Sun has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
from The Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/2ZYt3g7
Leave a Reply