OPEC+ Increases Oil Production, Driving Prices Down
However, the decision has sent oil prices tumbling, exacerbating fears of a potential recession fueled by ongoing trade disputes.
However, the decision has sent oil prices tumbling, exacerbating fears of a potential recession fueled by ongoing trade disputes.
“Expectations of progress in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and a potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil pressured prices lower.”
Andon Pavlov, an analyst at Kpler suggested that this surge in refined product shipments allows oil producers to bypass crude production limits
Brent crude futures rose by $1.18, or 1.70%, to $70.64 per barrel at 11:23 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed
This strategic move allows Nigeria to stay within its OPEC+ quota of 1.5 million barrels of crude per day
Despite some doubts, market fundamentals remain strong, as indicators of economic growth recovery are showing in several regions.
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