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Oil production: Angola, Libya overtake Nigeria, says OPEC
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OPEC quota missed again as Nigeria’s February oil production falls

Nigeria’s crude oil output fell to 1.31 million barrels per day in February, as local refineries continued to struggle with insufficient domestic crude supplies to sustain operations. The decline underscores Nigeria’s inability to meet its OPEC-approved production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day, with output dropping sharply in February 2026. According to the latest […]

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OPEC+ to boost oil output by 206,000 bpd in April

OPEC+ decided on Sunday to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day starting in April. The decision came from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+. The announcement followed a virtual meeting of member countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, […]

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OPEC+ maintains plans to stop output hikes in 2026

Saudi Arabia and its OPEC+ allies have confirmed they will maintain their current oil output levels for the next three months. The decision, finalized in meetings on Sunday, is a response to signs of a growing surplus and expectations of weaker seasonal demand, according to Bloomberg. OPEC+ also approved a framework for reviewing each member’s […]

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OPEC+ to ratify 2026 production pause in Sunday meeting

Delegates report that OPEC+ is expected to formally ratify its existing plan to pause oil production increases in early 2026 during its online meeting this Sunday. The gathering is anticipated to be straightforward, simply confirming the policy agreed upon earlier this month. Saudi Arabia and its partners chose to pause their series of production hikes […]

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Nigeria to push for higher OPEC oil quota – Minister

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, announced that Nigeria will seek an increased oil production quota at the upcoming Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting in November. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with the media team of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Lokpobiri reviewed the nation’s […]

OPEC+ lacks capacity to raise oil prices, says expert
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OPEC+ supply increase plans crash oil prices globally

The global oil market is currently experiencing shock from an anticipated supply hike by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, leading to oil prices edging lower on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day. Brent crude hit its lowest price since early June due to mounting concerns about oversupply in the market. Three sources familiar with […]

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OPEC+ to increase oil output by 137,000 barrels daily

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, has decided to ramp up oil output by 137,000 barrels per day in October. OPEC made the announcement in a statement on its website after a virtual meeting with members. The participating countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United […]

OPEC+ lacks capacity to raise oil prices, says expert
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OPEC+ to raise oil output by 547,000bpd in September

OPEC+ announced on Sunday that it will increase oil production by 547,000 barrels per day in September, accelerating its efforts to reclaim global market share amid growing fears of supply disruptions linked to Russia. The decision represents a complete and early rollback of the alliance’s largest production cuts, along with an additional output boost for […]

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Oil prices fall amid OPEC+ output hike hopes

Oil prices declined 1 per cent on Monday, driven by reduced geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of increased OPEC+ production in August. Brent crude futures dropped 66 cents, or 0.97 per cent, to $67.11 per barrel with the August contract nearing expiry. The September contract fell 83 cents to $65.97. U.S. West […]