2025 oil price forecast several hedge funds are skewing long on

Several hedge funds are skewing long on the 2025 oil price forecast, using long-dated futures and energy index swaps to capture potential upside from tightening global supply balances. “Similarly, we lowered our FY’26 oil price outlook, with WTI averaging ~$57 per barrel, down from $60 per barrel,” they added. Statista+ offers additional, data-driven services, tailored to your specific needs. As your partner for data-driven success, we combine expertise in research, strategy, and marketing communications. A OPEC+ policy extension into late 2025 has been factored into some $92/bbl Brent calls in the latest oil price forecast, creating asymmetric payoff profiles for energy-focused mutual funds.