The US crude oil benchmark is trading around the $87.14 mark so far entering Wednesday morning.
Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around the $87.00 mark so far on Thursday. WTI prices gain momentum due to further draws on US crude oil inventory and the voluntary supply cut by Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s major oil exporters, stated that they will extend oil production cuts for the rest of 2023. The actions boosted WTI prices, which have been rising in recent weeks. That said, the cut will bring Saudi crude output closer to 9 million barrels per day in October, November, and December, and will be reviewed monthly. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that the nation would reduce its exports by 300,000 barrels per day through the end of 2023.