OPEC needs deeper cuts to beat resilient U.S. shale

Reuters

OPEC+ is turning up the heat on U.S. shale producers in a renewed bid to reclaim market share, but early signs of slowdown suggest it will take more sustained pressure to truly shift the global oil balance.

U.S. shale producers are beginning to scale back operations, signaling early effects of OPEC+'s intensified oil price strategy. While production remains high, key indicators like rig counts and frac spread activity are declining. This marks a potential turning point in the long-standing tug-of-war between OPEC and American frackers. However, industry consolidation, capital discipline, and improved efficiency mean U.S. shale is better positioned to endure market volatility than in 2014. OPEC+ may need to extend its pricing campaign significantly to make a lasting dent in U.S. output.

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