The differentials for Western Canada Select crude versus West Texas Intermediate were narrower at the lowest point for the month Friday. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Western Canada Select discount narrows amid rising oil flows
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The move was described by analysts as a short-term trend, possibly persisting but still subject to seasonally and world-market impacts.

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Western Canada Select market dynamics in Alberta

October Hardisty, Alberta, WCS settlement was agreed at $11.10 a barrel lower than WTI from Thursday’s $11.20. The price is a reflection of the production additions and exogenous factors like the restoration of the exports of Venezuelan heavy crude to the United States.

Meanwhile, Canada’s leading producer, Alberta, set a July production record above 4.3 million barrels a day. But surging production may prevent discounts from dropping as sharply in the spring, when wildfire disruptions temporarily shorten the supply coming from Canada.

Global events influencing Western Canada Select

Geopolitics also affect the Canadian index. A drone attack by Ukraine stopped loadings at Russia’s primary Western seaport, driving global oil segments up. In addition, U.S. demand fears limited the bigger gains in the overall markets, limiting the upside potential in the crude marketplace.

Canada’s government is in discussions with producers and Alberta officials about removing the federal emissions cap if industry players reduce their carbon footprint through alternative measures. Therefore, policy outcomes could influence both investment confidence and long-term pricing stability.

What is Western Canada Select and why is it important?

Western Canada Select is the primary heavy crude reference price for Canada. It shapes price determinations, exports, and investment in the whole oil market of North America.

Why did the price of Western Canada Select decline this week?

The discount was cut to $11.10 a barrel as a result of a firmer demand and low short-term disruptions. However, record production in Alberta and Venezuelan imports coming back are defer a tighter price.

How do global events affect Canadian crude prices?

International disruptions in the form of conflict or supply disruptions elsewhere in the world’s major oil-producing areas affect general market attitudes. Furthermore, U.S. demand or policy changes may affect spreads of Canadian crude to WTI.

Source: boereport.com

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