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How will OPEC-plus cuts affect oil prices, inflation: An explainer

Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have decided to slash the amount of oil they deliver to the global economy. And the law of supply and demand suggests that can only mean one thing: higher prices are on the way for crude, and for the diesel fuel, gasoline and heating oil that are produced from oil. The decision by the OPEC+ alliance to cut 2 million barrels a day starting next month comes as the Western allies are trying to cap the oil money flowing into Moscow's war chest after it invaded Ukraine. Here is what to know about the OPEC+ decision and what it could mean for the economy and the oil price cap: WHY IS OPEC+ CUTTING PRODUCTION? Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman says that the alliance is being proactive in adjusting supply ahead of a possible downturn in demand because a slowing global economy needs less fuel for travel and industry. We are going through a period of diverse uncertainties which could come our way, it's a brewing

Oil prices near three-week high on cuts to OPEC+ output targets

Brent crude futures gained 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $93.52 per barrel by 1340 GMT after settling 1.7% up in the previous session.

OPEC-plus agrees on 2 million-barrel-a-day cut to output limit

Besides a token trim in oil production last month, the major cut is an abrupt turnaround from months of restoring deep cuts made during the depths of the pandemic

OPEC+ considers output-limit cut of as much as 2 million barrels a day

OPEC+ is considering its biggest production cut since 2020 as it tries to stabilize oil prices, a move that risks cranking up tensions with Washington

Rupee sheds 53 paise on crude oil price spike; bond yields jump

Dealers say it's because of delay in index inclusion

Oil prices rise towards $90 as OPEC-plus considers output cut

Brent crude futures rose 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $89.84 a barrel by 1027 GMT and U.S. crude futures rose by 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $82.67

Oil rises 2% from nine-month lows on US Gulf output cuts, supply outlook

Prices also drew support from analyst expectations of possible supply cuts from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+)

Opec+ to cut crude oil output by 100k barrels per day from October

In a step that may increase prices in India, the group has decided to reduce output quotas for October, after a fall in global oil demand outlook.

Oil prices jump over $2 ahead of OPEC-plus meeting to discuss output cut

Russia, the world's second-largest oil producer and a key OPEC+ member, does not support a production cut at this time and the producer group is likely to decide to keep output steady

Oil prices slip as inflation woes outweigh possible OPEC+ output cuts

IEA members nations could release more oil from strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) if they find it necessary when the current scheme expires, the head of the agency also said

Oil prices mixed as OPEC supply cut prospect neutralises demand fears

Oil prices were mixed on Monday as investors balanced expectations the OPEC will cut output to support prices against concerns sparked by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Oil prices jump almost 3% as tight supply moves back into focus

Oil has soared in 2022, coming close in March to an all-time high of $147 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine exacerbated supply concerns

Oil prices rise after Saudi warns OPEC could cut output to correct drop

Brent crude futures rose 32 cents to $96.80 a barrel by 0004 GMT, after a choppy session on Monday when they dropped by more than $4 before paring losses to trade near flat

Oil falls 2% on uncertainty over future OPEC-plus output, recession fears

Oil prices have fallen over recession feads and OPEC output, driving investors into frenzy

OPEC+ alliance may not be much help with high oil, gasoline prices

The 23-member OPEC+ alliance, which includes Russia, is struggling to produce enough oil to keep up with the rebounding demand for fuel since the Covid-19 pandemic

Oil settles up despite OPEC-plus output hike plan; supply still tight

US crude notched a sixth weekly gain on tight U.S. supply, which has prompted talk of fuel export curbs or a windfall tax on oil and gas producers.

Oil prices steady on doubts OPEC+ hike can make up Russian deficit

Oil prices were roughly unchanged on Friday, clinging to gains made in the previous session

Oil prices slide as investors take profit; supply fear still looms

"Investors scooped up profit after a sharp gain last Friday," said Naohiro Niimura, a partner at Market Risk Advisory.

OPEC likely to stick to modest oil boost despite war jitters

Analysts expect the group, known as OPEC+, to stay on its schedule of gradual increases to restore production cuts made during the depths of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020

Saudi Arabia prince, rebuked by West, faces dilemma over Russia and China

Saudi Arabia and UAE, which are among just a handful of producers with spare capacity, have snubbed Western calls for more crude.