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OPEC+ Set to Make Another Accelerated Oil Output Hike for August, Sources Say

(Reuters) – The world’s largest group of oil producers, OPEC+, is set to announce another big increase of 411,000 barrels per day in production for August as it looks to regain market share, four delegates from the group told Reuters. If the increase is agreed, it would bring the total rise in supply from OPEC+ …

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OPEC+ Would Struggle to Cover Major Iranian Oil Supply Disruption

Summary Saudi Arabia, UAE the only OPEC+ members that can raise output Global spare capacity may be as low as 3 million bpd Global supply cushion roughly equals Iranian output Iran pledges to retaliate for Israeli strikes (Reuters) – Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on impending oversupply …

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IEA Says it Stands Ready to Tap Emergency Oil Stocks, OPEC Sees No Need

(Reuters) – The West’s energy watchdog said on Friday it was ready to release oil stocks should the market experience shortages following Israel’s attack on Iran, drawing criticism from rival OPEC which said the statement would only create fear in the market. The International Energy Agency, representing oil consumers, and the Organization of the Petroleum …

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COMMENTARY: With Friends Like Brazil, OPEC+ Doesn’t Need Enemies – Javier Blas

It’s clear that a boom is following the bust, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the Saudi-led oil cartel. By Javier Blas Moving right along. Photographer: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty Images The Brazilian coffee and oil industries have something in common. Espresso connoisseurs know the country’s coffee production follows a natural biennial cycle, alternating periods of …

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Saudi Arabia Cuts July Oil Prices to Asia to 4-year Low After OPEC+ Supply Boost

(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, cut its prices for Asian crude buyers close to the lowest level in four years on Wednesday, in what the market sees as the country’s attempt to regain market share. Saudi Arabia has pushed OPEC+ this year to raise its output targets ahead of schedule. OPEC+ …

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The OPEC+ Production Boost May Have a Bigger Bark Than Bite

The real increase in output will likely be smaller than the headline figure, with perhaps only half reaching the market. By Julian Lee Oil ministers from OPEC+ members agreed on another big increase in production targets for July. But is there room for those barrels without crashing prices? A third straight boost of 411,000 barrels a day will …

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OPEC+ May Discuss Oil Output Hike Larger Than 411,000 bpd for July, Sources Say

By Dmitry Zhdannikov, Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar OPEC+ may discuss hike larger than 411,000 bpd, sources say Eight OPEC+ members to meet online on Saturday at 0900 GMT Kazakhstan has informed OPEC it won’t cut output For an EXPLAINER on OPEC+ output cuts, click here LONDON/MOSCOW, May 30 (Reuters) – OPEC+ may discuss an …

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OPEC+ Prepares Third Dose of Oil Shock Therapy

By Grant Smith Saudi Arabia and its partners have discussed another large output hike, even as prices slide and demand wavers. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who has recently doubled down on a radical OPEC strategy shift. Photographer: Vladimir Simicek/AFP via Getty Images OPEC+ looks set to push more oil onto a fragile …

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OPEC+ Adopts Plan For 2027 Baselines Ahead of July Output Hike Talks

By Olesya Astakhova, Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler OPEC+ met online on Wednesday Eight OPEC+ members to meet on Saturday to decide on July output For an EXPLAINER on OPEC+ output cuts, click here LONDON/MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) – OPEC+ agreed on Wednesday to establish a mechanism for setting baselines for its 2027 oil production, …

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What OPEC+ Oil Output Cuts Are in Place?

(Reuters) – OPEC+ oil producers have three layers of output cuts in place after agreeing the first cutback in 2022. This year, eight OPEC+ members have started to raise production and unwind the third and most recent tranche of cuts. The 22-member OPEC+ will hold an online meeting on Wednesday, which is not expected to …

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