OPEC+ is likely to agree oil output hike at Sunday meeting without UAE, according to Reuters sources; OPEC+ likely to hike quotas by 206k BPD minus the UAE share of 18k BPD

OPEC+ is set to raise output quotas but the increase is not likely to translate into higher production due to ongoing supply disruptions among most members.

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OPEC+ to raise June output quotas, but most members can't meet the targets due to supply disruptions.

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This implies that while the decision to hike quotas by 206k BPD minus the UAE’s share signals an intent to address market pressures, the actual impact on supply may be muted, keeping prices supported in the near term due to the persistent constraints.

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