West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, traded on NYMEX (CME Group), is the US oil benchmark and the underlying price reference for MCX Crude Oil futures in India.
Every Wednesday, the US EIA releases Weekly Petroleum Supply data at 10:30 AM US Eastern Time (approximately 8:00–9:00 PM IST). A crude inventory draw larger than expectations triggers 1–3% spikes within seconds. A surprise inventory build — more crude in storage than expected — signals weaker demand or stronger supply and can crash WTI 2–3% within minutes. Never hold an unhedged MCX Crude position through this release without a pre-set stop-loss in place.
OPEC+ controls approximately 40% of global oil production. Saudi Arabia's fiscal breakeven oil price (~$70–80/barrel) is the level it consistently defends through production cuts. Surprise OPEC+ announcements have historically moved WTI 4–8% in a single session. The OPEC+ meeting calendar — published months in advance — marks the key scheduled supply-side risk dates for WTI and MCX Crude traders.
The US Permian Basin alone produces 6+ million barrels/day. When WTI rises above $80–85, US shale drillers accelerate, creating a natural price ceiling.
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