EIA STEO: Most Middle East Oil (ex‑Iran) Seen Returning by Mid‑2027; Brent Forecast to Drop to $77/b in Q4 2027
Nov 10, 2026, 12:27 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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If Middle East production recovers as EIA assumes, increased supply and inventory rebuilding would exert downward pressure on oil prices, reducing revenue potential for oil producers and oil-focused funds. The economic effect depends on actual production restorations and geopolitical risks remaining low.
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EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook assumes most Middle East production (ex-Iran) returns by mid-2027 and forecasts Brent falling to $77/b in Q4 2027 as inventories rebuild.
EIA assumes most Middle East production ex-Iran will return to pre-conflict averages by middle of 2027.
EIA forecasts that spot Brent will gradually fall to an average of $77/b in Q4 2027 as depleted global oil inventories build throughout 2027.
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