The Latest Breaking News from OPEC

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

OPEC+ countries to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day

A group of countries that are part of the oil cartel OPEC+ have agreed to boost oil production, which some believe could lower oil and gasoline prices

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025

Eight OPEC+ Countries Raise Production By 547,000 Bpd

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six key members of the OPEC+ alliance said Sunday they will increase production by 547,000 barrels a day in a move which analysts say aims to regain market share amid resilient crude prices.

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Crude Prices Fall on Concern Tariff Policies Will Slow Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0336 (-1.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today. Dollar strength is undercutting crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Crude Prices Supported by President Trump's Threats to Sanction Russian Energy

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is +0.56 (+0.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0183 (+0.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's rally today to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude prices after the...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Crude Prices Surge as President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.50 (+3.75%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0738 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged Tuesday, with crude posting a 2-week high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies...

Barchart · Jul 29, 2025

Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Support Crude Oil

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +0.97 (+1.45%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is up +0.0399 (+1.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today added to Monday's rally and posted fresh 1-week highs. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies are supporting crude prices after...

Barchart · Jul 29, 2025

Crude Oil Sharply Higher on Concerns About Tighter Global Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Monday closed up +1.55 (+2.38%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0388 (+1.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday to 1-week highs. Concerns about the possibility of tighter global oil supplies boosted crude prices Monday after President Trump...

Barchart · Jul 28, 2025