Libya's National Oil Corporation says full production resumed at the Sharara and El Feel oilfields

Libya's National Oil Corporation announcing the resumption of full production at the Sharara and El Feel oilfields signals a potential increase in supply, which could influence WTI prices and broader oil market dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Mar 2026, 20:58 UTCOn the live feed at 20:38 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Libya's National Oil Corporation says full production resumed at the Sharara and El Feel oilfields

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Given the importance of these fields in global oil production, this could exert downward pressure on prices if demand remains stable or declines. Traders should monitor the immediate market response as well as any changes in global demand forecasts.

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