Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Goldman Sachs says global oil reserves release ‘a drop in the ocean’

Goldman Sachs

SINGAPORE: A coordinated release from government oil reserves led by the US may add about 70 million to 80 million barrels of crude supply, smaller than the more-than-100 million barrels the market has been pricing in, Reuters quoted analysts at Goldman Sach, as saying. “On our pricing model, such a release would be worth less than $2/bbl, … Read more

Japan’s PM says oil reserves may be released to curb prices

TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signaled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the US. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move, as under its own laws … Read more