Some OPEC+ delegates expect the group will agree to resume modest production increases this Sunday regarding April policy, Bloomberg reports
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- The group hasn’t yet settled a course of action ahead of its Sunday meeting, three sources said.
- Escalating risks of conflict between the US and Iran are also clouding the outlook.
What it means
OPEC+ is leaning towards modest production increases, which could impact oil prices, especially if the agreement materializes amid rising geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran. This decision may signal a balancing act between managing oil supply and addressing escalating regional risks, potentially affecting market sentiment in the short term.
Sources
- ADNOC reportedly informed some Asian refiners that it may begin delivering Upper Zakum crude via a new pipeline to the Fujairah terminal in early 2027, allowing shipments to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg
- US White House says the oil agreement with Venezuela will deliver a total of 65bln barrels
- Syria and Iraq discuss exporting Iraqi oil via the Baniyas pipeline
- UAE’s Sharjah temporarily closes all its beaches as a precautionary measure after an oil spill, according to a statement
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says they are open to work with US partners on energy, but there are no current discussions around a return to specific projects
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