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Monthly Report

May 2025 Oil Market Outlook

Published May 1, 2025

Price Forecasts

WTI Crude Oil

Current Price
$63.00
Jun 2025 Forecast77% conf.
$61.00
Range: $59.00 - $69.00
Aug 2025 Forecast60% conf.
$61.00
Range: $55.00 - $75.00
Outlook: Neutral

Brent Crude Oil

Current Price
$73.00
Jun 2025 Forecast75% conf.
$73.00
Range: $70.00 - $78.00
Aug 2025 Forecast63% conf.
$73.00
Range: $66.00 - $83.00
Outlook: Bullish

Natural Gas (Henry Hub)

Current Price
$3.00
Jun 2025 Forecast73% conf.
$3.30
Range: $2.70 - $3.50
Aug 2025 Forecast57% conf.
$3.10
Range: $2.40 - $3.80
Outlook: Bearish

Key Market Drivers

Technical Trend

-1.5% momentum

EIA STEO Outlook

$65 median (1m), $68 (3m)

Inventory Signal

Near 5-year average

Rig Count Signal

Stable, neutral

Market Context

28.0
OPEC Production (mb/d)
30M
Cushing Storage (bbl)
585
US Rig Count

Forecast Accuracy

7.0%
1-Month MAPE
15.0%
3-Month MAPE
65%
1M Direction Accuracy
60%
3M Direction Accuracy

MAPE = Mean Absolute Percentage Error. Lower is better. Direction accuracy shows how often we correctly predicted if price would go up or down.

Disclaimer

These forecasts are statistical projections based on historical price patterns and market indicators. They do not account for geopolitical events, supply disruptions, policy changes, or other unforeseen factors that significantly impact commodity prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This is not financial or trading advice. Use at your own risk.

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