Page 4 - Opec Output

Oil gains on expectations for higher demand as Middle East concerns rise

Opec's output fell last month by 50,000 bpd, indicating the voluntary cuts are having some effect

Opec+ production cuts deepen with extensions from Saudi, other oil giants

Some members of oil cartel OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and allied producers like Russia are again deepening their voluntary crude supply cuts. Announcements from several OPEC+ countries extend reductions of some 2.2 million barrels a day, the secretariat for the multinational organisation noted Sunday. Saudi Arabia led the pack by extending its previously-implemented cut of 1 million barrels a day through the end of 2024's second quarter. The extension, which was first shared by the state-owned Saudi Press Agency citing a Energy Ministry source, means the kingdom's crude production will stand at about 9 million barrels a day through the end of June. Also on Sunday, Russia announced an additional voluntary cut of 471,000 barrels per day for the second quarter across a blend of production and exports. Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman will be continuing reductions as well, according to OPEC's secretariat, in smaller amounts. The OPEC+ countries ...

Russia says to deepen crude oil output cuts while easing export limits

An industry source said that Russia is being forced to reduce production by the new sanctions, adding: 'There is no need to produce more than Russia can sell'

OPEC+ member countries agree to extend voluntary cuts to Q2: Report

OPEC+ in November agreed to voluntary cuts totalling about 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first quarter, led by Saudi Arabia rolling over its own voluntary cut

IEA raises 2024 oil demand forecast again, this time by 180,000 bpd

IEA predicts that global oil consumption will rise by 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, compared with OPEC's 2.25 million bpd projection

Oil fell by more than 2% as Saudi price cuts counter West Asian worries

Brent crude slid 2.2%, or $1.74, to $77.02 a barrel by 1024 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures shed 2.3%, or $1.73, to $72.08

Oil limps into 2024 as Opec+ and war fail to prevent annual drop: Report

Brent crude edged higher toward $78 a barrel Friday, but is set to close 2023 about $8 below where it started the year

India unlikely to be hit by potential Opec+ production cut, say officials

Lower global demand and discounts on Russian crude to ensure continuous oil flows

Oil advances above $81 a barrel as Opec+ likely to go for deeper cuts

With inventories swelling in the US and timespreads signaling weaker conditions, hedge funds have slashed their bets on oil to the least bullish in 20 weeks

Crude oil sinks into a bear market, all eyes on Opec+ leaders meet

The International Energy Agency said earlier this week that production growth means the global market won't be as tight as had been expected this quarter

Russia makes up 40% of Indian crude oil imports, dents OPEC's share

Lower purchases from the West Asia dragged the share of pec in India's overall imports to the lowest in 22 year

OPEC raises oil demand view in long term, says $14 trn of investment needed

Another decade or more of rising consumption would be a boost for OPEC, whose 13 members depend on oil income

Oil prices drop further as uncertain demand outlook weighs OPEC+

The U.S. services sector slowed in September as new orders fell to a nine-month low, though the pace remained consistent with expectations for solid third quarter economic growth

Oil stabilises as China economic worries counter OPEC+ supply cuts

Brent crude futures slipped 35 cents to $86.46 a barrel by 1027 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude edged lower by 38 cents to $82.81 a barrel

Opec upbeat over oil demand outlook despite for next year despite slowdown

Opec will likely maintain an upbeat view on oil demand growth for next year when it publishes its first outlook later this month, predicting a slowdown from this year

Crude oil slumps on demand concerns amid rising rates offset supply cuts

Brent crude fell 49 cents, or 0.7%, to $75.18 a barrel by 1005 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped 63 cents, or 0.9%, to $69.99

Oil prices rise on Saudi Arabia plan to deepen output cuts from July

OPEC+ meeting and Saudi cuts could boost prices, say analysts

Opec+ members reach agreement to extend production cuts into 2024

Negotiations dragged on as some African producers objected to demands that they give up some of their output quotas

Oil prices rise on possible OPEC+ cuts, progress in US debt ceiling deal

Oil prices rose on Friday in early Asian trade as markets weighed the likelihood of price-supportive OPEC+ production cuts over the weekend amid positive sentiment over US monetary policy

OPEC+ unlikely to extend oil supply cuts at upcoming June 4 meeting

As the economic outlook worsened, several members of OPEC+ in April pledged voluntary cuts starting from May and to continue to the end of the year