Some OPEC+ delegates expect the group will agree to resume modest production increases this Sunday regarding April policy, Bloomberg reports

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.

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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.

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This decision may signal a balancing act between managing oil supply and addressing escalating regional risks, potentially affecting market sentiment in the short term.

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