The Latest Breaking News from OPEC

Has Saudi Arabia lost control of oil prices?

Saudi Arabia has risked divisions within Opec, inflaming tensions with the US and reigniting inflation in Europe, all in a bid to boost flagging oil prices.

The Week · Jun 7, 2023

No Surprise as OPEC+ Trims Production

OPEC, the international oil cartel, meets twice yearly in a formal gathering in Vienna, Austria. The members convene to debate and decide on petroleum production policy for the coming months to balance supply and demand at a price that delivers the most attractive return for oil-producing countries and traditional energy…

Barchart · Jun 6, 2023

OPEC+ -- No Surprise as the Cartel Trims Production

OPEC, the international oil cartel, meets twice yearly in a formal gathering in Vienna, Austria. The members convene to debate and decide on petroleum production policy for the coming months to balance supply and demand at a price that delivers the most attractive return for oil-producing countries and traditional energy…

Barchart · Jun 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia slashes output further to boost oil price

VIENNA - Riyadh on Sunday announced a fresh oil output cut following a meeting of major producers aiming to prop up prices despite fears of a recession.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia cuts oil production again to shore up prices — this time on its own

OPEC+ countries also agreed to extend oil production cuts they announced in April through the end of 2024, reducing production by more than 1 million barrels per day.

WEKU · Jun 4, 2023

Opec+ to extend cuts in oil output into 2024 as prices flag

Oil cartel members reportedly agree to reduce output by a further 1.4m barrels, with oversupply a concern

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

India’s import of cheap Russian oil scaled another record and is now more than the combined oil bought from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and the U.S., industry data showed. India took 1.96 million barrels a day from Russia, 15% more than the previous according to data from energy cargo tracker…

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

With oil prices slumping, OPEC+ producers weigh more production cuts

The major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are deciding whether to make more cuts to the amount of crude they supply to the global economy

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Crude Closes Higher Ahead of Weekend OPEC+ Meeting

July WTI crude oil (CLN23 ) on Friday closed up +1.64 (+2.34%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN23 ) closed up +6.45 (+2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday closed moderately higher. Crude prices rose Friday in hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand after Bloomberg reported the Chinese government is working...

Barchart · Jun 2, 2023

Where are Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Headed in June?

I was interviewed this morning by Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now. We discussed the recent action in the grain markets and the surge in cattle prices.

Barchart · Jun 2, 2023