The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its monthly report, revising its predictions for benchmark oil prices and U.S. natural gas. According to the EIA, there will be a reduction in forecasted prices for both domestic and global markets in 2024.
Oil Price Adjustments
The EIA now expects Brent crude to average $82.57 per barrel in 2024, marking an 11.4% decrease from the previous November forecast. Additionally, the agency has lowered its projection for West Texas Intermediate crude prices by 12.5%, setting the new forecast at $78.07 per barrel.
Natural Gas Forecast
In terms of U.S. natural gas, the EIA predicts a decrease in prices for 2024. The government agency anticipates prices to reach $2.79 per million British thermal units (BTUs), down 14.3% from its previous forecast.
Market Impact
The adjustment in forecasts has had a noticeable effect on oil prices, as they continue to decline. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, January WTI crude experienced a 4.1% drop, amounting to a decrease of $2.91 per barrel and reaching $68.41. Similarly, February Brent crude on ICE Futures Europe saw a 3.7% dip, down $2.79 to $73.24 per barrel. As for January natural gas on Nymex, it traded at $2.363 per million BTUs, signifying a decrease of 2.8%.
Overall, the EIA's latest report suggests a downward shift in oil and natural gas price expectations for 2024.
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