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February 5, 2026

Global Oil Market Overview

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This SEB data package provides a comprehensive visual update on global oil markets as of February 2026, focusing on US production, inventory levels, and macro demand indicators.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Comprehensive monitoring of US Crude and Product inventories shows focus on levels relative to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and 5-year historical norms.
  • 2.Global oil price analysis includes spreads between Brent, WTI Houston, Dubai, and Russian Urals, indicating focus on regional pricing differentials.
  • 3.US drilling activity is tracked via rotary rig counts across major basins including Permian, Bakken, and Eagle Ford to forecast production balance.

Table of Contents

  • UNITED STATES
  • INVENTORIES
  • PRODUCTION AND BALANCE
  • RIG COUNT (INCL. GLOBAL)
  • GLOBAL PRICES
  • SPREADS
  • TIME SPREADS
  • SPECULATIVE POSITIONS
  • CRACKS
  • BROAD BASED MACRO

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Authors

Bjarne SchieldropOle R. Hvalbye

Securities

SPXBrent CrudeWTISHCOMPRussian Urals

Themes

Drilling Efficiency and Rig CountInventory TightnessMacro-Commodity Correlation

Regions

GlobalNorth AmericaEuropeUnited StatesChinaJapan