6 February 2026 | 7:14PM EST Commodities Research OIL ANALYST 2026 Refined Products Outlook: High Margins for Longer Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby +1(646)446-3905 | yulia.grigsby@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Filippo Cuscito +44(20)7051-9073 | filippo.cuscito@gs.com Goldman Sachs International Daan Struyven +1(212)357-4172 | daan.struyven@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. For Reg AC certification and other important d ...

Vi e w p o i n t | Refining margins remain elevated compared to late 2025 but they should compress further because of (1) potential oil supply disruptions or purchase diversion away from Russian oil, (2) higher y/y refinery capacity growth and capacity availability, such as possibly more robust Russian refinery operation despite hits by Ukraine, and (3) looser fundamentals of gasoline relative to middle distillates. Surging gasoline inventories are pressuring gasoline crack spreads, but gasoil and jet fuel ...

February 3, 2026 11:36 PM GMT The Oil Manual | Europe A Tight Start but Likely Still a Loose Year Exhibit 2 : We raise near-term Brent forecasts as the geopolitical risk premium likely persists for a period, but still expect prices below $60/ bbl later this year | Brent price forecasts | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ($/bbl) | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | 4Q26 | 1H27 | 2H27 | | New | 62.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 60.0 | 60.0 | 65.0 | | Previous | 57.5 | 55.0 | 57.5 | 60.0 | 60.0 | 65.0 | | Change ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the **Chinese oil industry**, specifically discussing oil demand, imports, refinery operations, and inventory levels for December 2025 and the outlook for 2026. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Apparent Oil Demand Growth**: China's apparent oil demand grew by **4% YoY** in December, marking the **eighth consecutive month** of growth, driven by strong demand for naphtha and gasoline [3][7][22]. 2. **Record Crude Imports**: Crude imports reached a record high of **13.2 mb/d** in December, with significant contributions from the Arab Gulf, Brazil, and Russia. This increase was attributed to state-owned refiners boosting Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) injections [4][58][59]. 3. **Refinery Operations**: Refinery runs were flat month-over-month (MoM) in December due to a shortage of refined product export quotas and soft seasonal demand. State-owned refiners prioritized maximizing petrochemical feedstock yields over travel fuels [5][66]. 4. **Crude Inventory Build**: China's crude inventories built by **31.3 million barrels** in December, marking the first significant build since July. Total observable inventories increased by approximately **70 million barrels** in 2025 [6][169]. 5. **Diesel Demand Trends**: Diesel demand was broadly flat MoM, with a slight decline of **20 kb/d**. The manufacturing sector showed improvement, but cold weather impacted construction and logistics activities [13][15]. 6. **Gasoline Demand Dynamics**: Gasoline demand remained flat MoM but increased by **5% YoY** in December. The demand was supported by a low comparison base from the previous year [18][20]. 7. **Jet Fuel Demand**: Jet fuel demand was down **1% YoY** in 2025, but adjusted estimates suggest modest growth. Seasonal trends typically lead to a decline in demand towards year-end [33][31]. 8. **Naphtha Demand**: Naphtha demand fell by **40 kb/d MoM** but was up **13% YoY**. The increase was driven by new cracker capacity coming online [46][48]. 9. **Refinery Output Changes**: Overall refinery output of jet fuel rose **15% YoY** in December, while gasoline and diesel outputs fell by **2% and 1%** respectively [153][165]. 10. **Future Outlook for Diesel**: Diesel demand is expected to continue declining in 2026 due to fuel-switching trends in the trucking sector, although government policy may provide some support [16][19]. Additional Important Insights 1. **Impact of Tariffs and Subsidies**: The improved manufacturing PMI in December was attributed to lower tariffs and fiscal easing, which may support diesel demand [14]. 2. **Government Policies**: The Chinese government plans to introduce a consumption tax on naphtha, which could shift refiners' strategies towards importing naphtha rather than producing it domestically [49][85]. 3. **Independent Refiners' Performance**: Independent refiners increased their utilization rates to **56.2%** in December, benefiting from lower run rates at state-owned refineries and access to discounted crude [143][146]. 4. **Export Quotas**: China released its first batch of clean product export quotas for 2026, totaling **19 million tons**, which may influence future export strategies [104][106]. This summary encapsulates the key points discussed in the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the Chinese oil industry.

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Summary of Global Oil Market Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the global oil market, focusing on supply and demand dynamics, price forecasts, and geopolitical risks affecting oil production and pricing. Key Points Oil Price Trends - Oil prices have fluctuated within a $7/bbl range, with Brent rebounding to the mid-$60s due to geopolitical risks, particularly concerning Iran and disruptions in Kazakhstan [2][9] - The market is expected to remain in a large surplus, with Brent prices projected to stay low in the near term [9][10] Supply and Demand Forecasts - The global oil market is projected to have a surplus of over 2Mb/d in 2026, with the IEA forecasting a surplus of 3.7Mb/d and the EIA at 2.8Mb/d [3][22] - Demand growth forecasts for 2026 vary: UBS estimates 1.4Mb/d, while the EIA revised down to 1.1Mb/d, and OPEC remains unchanged at 1.4Mb/d [29][33] - Non-OPEC+ supply growth is expected to slow, with UBS raising its forecast to 0.7Mb/d for 2026, primarily driven by the US [37][66] Geopolitical Risks - Kazakhstan's oil output has been affected by disruptions, with potential outages reaching up to 1Mb/d due to issues at the Tengiz and Korolev oilfields [60][65] - OPEC+ compliance remains a concern, with the potential for supply disruptions in Russia and other member countries impacting overall production [10][11][65] Price Scenarios - Upside scenarios for oil prices could arise from supply disruptions, particularly in Russia, potentially pushing Brent prices closer to $70/bbl [10] - Downside risks include resolutions to current supply disruptions, which could lower prices below $60/bbl, especially if a recession occurs [11] Production Adjustments - OPEC+ output in December decreased by 40kb/d, with significant reductions from Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, despite a rebound in Russian output [5][92] - The unwinding of OPEC+ voluntary cuts is expected to resume in April 2026, with a planned increase of 137kb/d per month [97] Long-term Outlook - The long-term outlook suggests that oil demand may peak around 2030, with a plateau expected rather than a sharp decline thereafter [69] - The impact of electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to gradually reduce gasoline demand, with a significant shift expected by 2030 [75] Conclusion - The global oil market is characterized by a significant surplus, mixed demand forecasts, and geopolitical uncertainties that could influence both supply and pricing dynamics in the near to medium term [60][62]

Summary of Oil Monitor Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the oil industry, specifically analyzing the factors influencing oil prices despite a perceived global oversupply and increased production from Kazakhstan and the US [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Oil Price Stability**: Oil prices are currently higher than expected, with Brent trading around $68/bbl, contrary to expectations of a drop to ~$50/bbl due to a 2-mb/d oversupply [1]. 2. **Price Influencing Factors**: Several factors contribute to the elevated prices: - Production outages in Kazakhstan - Severe cold weather in the US - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East - Tightening US restrictions on Russian oil purchases [1]. 3. **Future Price Predictions**: - Prices may moderate as US weather improves and Kazakhstan's Tengiz field resumes production. - However, further geopolitical tensions could push prices to a target of $70/bbl in the short term [1][7]. 4. **US Oil Inventory Trends**: - US crude stockpiles have decreased, while refined product inventories have increased, influenced by cold weather and refinery activity disruptions [2][20]. - The US recorded a commercial crude oil inventory drop of 2.3 million barrels to 423.8 million barrels, which is 8.6 million barrels higher than the same period last year [20][28]. 5. **Kazakhstan Production Update**: - The Tengiz oil field, which was offline due to a fire, is expected to resume production soon, which should alleviate some price pressures [5]. 6. **Geopolitical Risks**: - Increased military presence in the Middle East has raised the geopolitical premium on oil prices by $3 to $4/bbl, with potential for further escalation [7]. 7. **Chinese Demand**: - China's strong oil imports, averaging 12.8 mb/d in November and December 2025, have contributed to price strength, despite a modest macroeconomic environment [14][16]. 8. **OPEC+ Production Decisions**: - OPEC+ has extended its production pause, maintaining its previous guidance for no unwinds in the first quarter of 2026, which could impact supply dynamics [19]. Additional Important Information - **US Oil Production Impact**: Cold weather has caused freeze-offs, temporarily reducing US oil production by approximately 1.5 mb/d [6]. - **Global Oil Inventory Changes**: Global commercial oil product inventories rose by 0.5 million barrels, indicating a mixed inventory situation across key trading hubs [23]. - **Market Dynamics**: The Brent-Dubai spread indicates a stronger Brent market, but there are signs of a contango in Dubai, suggesting potential shifts in purchasing patterns, particularly from China [19]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call, highlighting the complexities of the oil market and the interplay of various factors affecting prices and inventory levels.

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The focus is on the upcoming 4Q25 earnings season for Europe's Big Oils, starting with Equinor on February 4th, 2026, and the guidance for 2026 is expected to be a key topic [1][9] - The preference ranking for investment is Oil Services > Big Oils > Exploration & Production (E&Ps), with TotalEnergies (TTE) highlighted as the top pick among Big Oils [1] Core Insights and Arguments - The $60/bbl Brent price assumption is challenging for Europe's Big Oils, leading to a projected decline in refining margins by 35% compared to 4Q25 [2] - Capital expenditure (capex) budgets are expected to remain flat, with an average buyback cut of approximately 25% across the sector, except for TTE [2] - TTE and Galp are noted for their organically falling breakeven Brent prices, with TTE's Integrated Power business transitioning from a drag to a contributor to free cash flow (FCF) [3][11] - TTE's recent trading update has positively influenced consensus estimates, contrasting with downgrades from peers like BP and Shell [4] Financial Projections - The aggregate organic cash flow from major companies is projected to show a $16 billion deficit post distributions, which decreases to approximately $5.5 billion after accounting for inorganic cash flows [13] - TTE is expected to have the lowest organic breakeven price in the peer group at around $60/bbl for 2026, with projections of it dropping below $55/bbl by 2027 [14][16] - TTE's capex is anticipated to decline by over 10% year-on-year in 2026, with a significant reduction expected by 2028 [17][20] Balance Sheet and Debt Analysis - The analysis indicates that all Big Oils will reduce shareholder distributions in 2026 compared to 2025, with Equinor expected to see the most significant declines [22] - BP is projected to maintain the highest gearing in the peer group at around 40%, while TTE and Galp are expected to decrease their net debt year-on-year [31][36] Market Sentiment and Consensus - The consensus estimates for 4Q25 earnings have been revised down by 8% year-to-date, with TTE showing a rare positive update that has led to flat revisions compared to an average 8% downgrade across peers [49] - The overall sentiment indicates a cautious outlook for cash flows, with aggregate payouts expected to exceed 140% of organic FCF at the $60/bbl Brent price [10] Upcoming Catalysts - Key upcoming earnings reports include Galp and Equinor on February 4th, followed by several other companies throughout February [62] Additional Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of cash flow cushions and balance sheet strength, particularly for TTE and Equinor, as they navigate the challenging oil price environment [10][11] - The analysis suggests that the market may have already priced in the expected cuts to buybacks, indicating a potential for volatility in stock performance as earnings reports are released [65] This summary encapsulates the critical insights and projections regarding the oil industry and specific companies, particularly focusing on TotalEnergies and its competitive positioning within the sector.

Summary of Key Points from the Oil Market Forecasts Industry Overview - The report summarizes oil market forecasts from the IEA (International Energy Agency), EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration), and OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) for 2026, highlighting demand and supply dynamics in the oil industry [2][4]. Core Insights Demand Growth Estimates - **2025 Demand Growth**: - IEA and EIA both revised global demand growth estimates upwards by 20 kb/d, now forecasting +0.85 mb/d and +1.16 mb/d respectively [5]. - IEA's revision includes a +60 kb/d increase in China demand, offset by downgrades in OECD Europe and Russia [5]. - OPEC maintained its estimate at +1.3 mb/d [5]. - **2026 Demand Growth**: - IEA upgraded its demand growth forecast by +60 kb/d to +0.93 mb/d, while EIA reduced its forecast by -100 kb/d to +1.13 mb/d [6]. - The IEA's upward revision is attributed to OECD Europe, while EIA's downgrade reflects weaker demand in Europe and China, partially offset by increases in India and Africa [6]. - OPEC's forecast remains unchanged at +1.38 mb/d for 2026 and introduces a 2027 estimate of +1.34 mb/d [6]. Supply Dynamics - **Non-OPEC Supply Growth**: - IEA revised its 2025 non-OPEC supply growth estimate upwards by +70 kb/d to +1.73 mb/d, driven by increases in Russian, U.S., and Canadian output [13]. - EIA's estimate for 2025 remains flat at +1.19 mb/d, with minor adjustments due to declining output from Kazakhstan [13]. - **2026 Non-OPEC Supply Growth**: - Both IEA and EIA now forecast +1.2 mb/d growth for 2026, with IEA making a -30 kb/d downward revision due to reduced Kazakh supply [14]. - IEA's forecast includes a +40 kb/d increase in Brazilian output, while EIA raised its growth forecast by +60 kb/d, primarily from U.S. liquids [14]. OPEC Production Insights - OPEC-12 output rose by ~105 kb/d in December, led by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Libya, but offset by a decline from Venezuela due to U.S. sanctions [16]. - The IEA reported a -340 kb/d decline in OPEC-12 production for December, contrasting with secondary sources [20]. - OPEC's 2025 crude production forecast was lowered by 70 kb/d to 28.4 mb/d, primarily due to a downgrade in Saudi production [21]. Market Surplus Projections - IEA projects a surplus of 3.7 mb/d for 2026, slightly down from previous estimates, driven by demand upgrades from OECD regions [23]. - EIA's surplus estimate increased from 2.3 mb/d to 2.8 mb/d, reflecting weaker demand in Europe and China [25]. - The convergence of IEA and EIA forecasts marks the closest agreement since July 2025, although discrepancies remain regarding OPEC production growth [26]. Additional Important Insights - The report indicates that the IEA's estimate for the 2026 market surplus has stabilized, with demand forecasts gradually increasing and OPEC production estimates leveling off [27]. - The overall outlook suggests a significant oversupply in the oil market for 2026, with both agencies highlighting the need for careful monitoring of demand and supply dynamics moving forward [23][24].

Citi Research January 20, 2026 GCC Navigating Growth Amid Oil Oversupply and Geopolitical Uncertainty Ilker DomacAC Economist ilker.domac@citi.com +971-4509-9588 Gultekin IsiklarAC Economist gultekin.isiklar@citi.com +90-212-319-4915 See AppendixA-1 for AnalystCertification, Important Disclosures and ResearchAnalystAffiliations Citi Research is a division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (the "Firm"), which does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors ...