Goldman Sachs Raises Oil Price Forecast on Middle East Conflict, Sees Potential $120 Brent

Goldman Sachs raised its oil price forecasts, citing Middle East disruptions that could extend into 2027, and sees Brent crude potentially reaching $120 per barrel.

8 Sept, 07:27 — 8 Sept, 09:02

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Why this matters

Oil prices directly influence global inflation trajectories, consumer purchasing power, and central bank interest rate decisions. A $120 forecast signals potential supply constraints that could trigger broader economic adjustments across energy-dependent sectors. Investors and policymakers rely on such projections to manage portfolio risk and prepare for commodity volatility.

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What sources agree on

Goldman Sachs raised its Brent crude oil price forecast to approximately $120
The forecast revision occurred within a three-month window following prior downward adjustments
The updated projection reflects expectations of sustained near-term market tightness

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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Goldman Sachs projects Brent crude could reach $120 per barrel

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The forecast was revised upward within a three-month period

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Middle Eastern disruptions are expected to extend into 2027

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Brent crude serves as the benchmark for the $120 target

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Internal analyst volatility and rapid forecasting reversal

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External geopolitical supply shocks persisting through 2027

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Extended timeline projecting elevated prices through 2027

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Primary driver emphasized
Extended timeline projecting elevated prices through 2027

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marketwatchcentercenteranalyticalMostly FactualFocuses on institutional forecast revisions

investing-comcentercentercautious—Emphasizes geopolitical supply chain risks

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Both outlets maintain standard financial reporting standards, focusing on market data and geopolitical fundamentals without overt political framing.

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marketwatchMostly Factual4h ago

Goldman Sachs flips on oil-price forecasts and says $120 Brent could be next.

In the span of just three months, Goldman Sachs analysts have gone from lowering their oil-price forecasts to hiking them.

By Jules Rimmer

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investing-com5h ago

Goldman ups oil price forecasts as Mideast disruptions seen extending into 2027

By Investing.com

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First report: investing-com · 8 Sept, 07:27|Full coverage: 5 · 5h|Window: 5h

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investing-com8 Sept, 07:27First to report

Goldman ups oil price forecasts as Mideast disruptions seen extending into 2027

2h later

marketwatch8 Sept, 09:02

Goldman Sachs flips on oil-price forecasts and says $120 Brent could be next.

tvn248 Sept, 09:18

Ropa coraz bliżej kluczowej bariery. Inwestorzy czekają na ważną decyzję

seeking-alpha8 Sept, 09:56

Goldman sees oil upside capped as Gulf exports run above visible flows

2h later

Yahoo8 Sept, 12:22Latest update

Goldman Sachs Raises Oil Price Forecast on Middle East Conflict, Sees Potential $120 Brent

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Goldman Sachs flips on oil-price forecasts and says $120 Brent could be next.

Goldman ups oil price forecasts as Mideast disruptions seen extending into 2027

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Goldman ups oil price forecasts as Mideast disruptions seen extending into 2027

Goldman Sachs flips on oil-price forecasts and says $120 Brent could be next.

Ropa coraz bliżej kluczowej bariery. Inwestorzy czekają na ważną decyzję

Goldman sees oil upside capped as Gulf exports run above visible flows

Oil prices approach $100 as Middle East conflict flares, Goldman sees potential upside to $120

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