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U.S. oil producers have increased production, frustrating OPEC's efforts to prop up oil prices

by Justin Ho
Dec 20, 2023
Domestic oil production is running around a million barrels a day ahead of predictions.
This time last year, cuts by OPEC helped push oil prices above $80 a barrel. American producers took notice.
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OPEC+ members say they'll cut oil production. Global markets don't seem to believe them.

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 30, 2023
Production cuts may no longer be as effective at propping up prices because electric vehicles are cutting into global demand.
OPEC+ members are promising a pullback of as much as 2 million barrels a day, at least half of that from the Saudis.
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Delay of OPEC+ meeting leaves questions about oil supply cuts

by Henry Epp
Nov 22, 2023
The expectation was that OPEC countries would continue cutting back supply. Some think the delay may mean there’s disagreement about that.
A lot of OPEC countries would really like it if the price of oil was a bit higher.
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To stay atop the oil market, OPEC became OPEC+. But keeping the cartel in sync isn't easy.

by Lily Jamali
Jun 28, 2023
The Saudis invited the Russians to the table and rolled out the red carpet. But the Russians haven't always done what the Saudis want.
OPEC and OPEC+ members break their oil production promises all the time, said Victor McFarland at the University of Missouri.
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Saudis cut oil production — but that might not lead to higher gas prices

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 5, 2023
Cutting production usually leads to an increase in prices. Here's why that might not be the case this time.
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OPEC grapples with sliding oil prices

by Lily Jamali
May 10, 2023
The cartel releases its monthly oil market report on Thursday.
Despite the fact that OPEC nations cut oil production last month, oil prices are largely back to where they were in early April.
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If you asked Santa for a break at the gas pump, you may get your Christmas wish

by Andy Uhler
Dec 7, 2022
It's not the most wrappable holiday gift, but it's a popular one. Here's why we're seeing a dip in oil prices.
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What's OPEC+ planning for oil production? It could go either way.

by Justin Ho
Nov 22, 2022
Analysts say the cartel might cut production if oil prices keep falling, but it could also expand output if supply tightens amid cold temperatures and restrictions on Russian oil.
OPEC headquarters in Vienna. It's hard to predict where oil output, and prices, are headed before the year is out.
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To raise prices, OPEC+ to subtract oil production

by Associated Press
Oct 5, 2022
Production will be cut by 2 million barrels per day, starting in November.
The logo of OPEC is pictured at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna.
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OPEC+ agrees to boost oil production. But probably not enough to lower prices.

by Justin Ho
Aug 3, 2022
The small increase of 100,00 barrels a day may be a sign that the cartel thinks a recession is coming.
By pledging to increase output by just 100,000 barrels a day, OPEC could be implying that it expects demand for oil to fall. Above, OPEC's headquarters in Vienna.
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