BBVA - BBVA Research publishes its latest Oil Prices Outlook
HOUSTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The BBVA Research team has published its Oil Prices Outlook for September 2020, noting that some of the worst economic conditions seem to be over.
The report, authored by BBVA Principal Economist Marcial Nava, indicates that faltering demand is preventing oil prices from experiencing a sustained increase. In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, however, limited travel and work from home arrangements are expected to continue to take a toll on fuel consumption.
According to the report, Nava expects prices to remain below $45 per barrel for the remainder of 2020, though prospects could significantly tilt to the upside if a vaccine is available by the fourth quarter of this year.
While demand recovery varies across countries and products, the Outlook notes that volatility has declined significantly in recent months. In addition, the report indicates that refining activity remains below capacity, and fundamentals suggest that prices will remain subdued as economic conditions remain below the pre-crisis levels.
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