Goldman Sachs Lowers Oil Forecasts: Brent at $80, WTI at $75

Goldman Sachs has lowered its Brent crude forecast for Q4 2026 to $80 per barrel from $90, and for 2027 to $75 from $80. For West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the outlook has also been adjusted, with expected averages of $75 in Q4 2026 and $70 in 2027. The anticipated reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to accelerate oil exports from the Persian Gulf to pre-conflict levels by the end of July. The investment bank estimates a global oil surplus of 3.2 million barrels per day in 2027.