Oil price forecast 2026: Brent eyed near $55 early as supply glut tests OPEC+ resolve
Brent crude ended 2025 at $60.85 a barrel, down 19% for the year, with analysts forecasting a dip to $55 in early 2026 as supply outpaces demand. The International Energy Agency projects a 2026 surplus of up to 3.84 million barrels per day. OPEC+ paused output hikes for the first quarter. Traders await the group’s January 4 meeting for signals on possible production cuts.