The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its Russia-led allies agreed on Dec. 7 to cut output by more than expected, despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce the price of crude.
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Crude Oil Prices Surge more than 4% as OPEC nears Deal to Cut Output
Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose $2.78, or 2.6 percent, to $62.84 a barrel by 8:47 a.m. ET (1347 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $2.17, or 4.2 percent, at $53.66 per barrel.
Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.
Russia has reportedly agreed to cut 200,000 bpd, clearing a hurdle for OPEC to agree to specific reductions.
OPEC source says Iran has agreed to OPEC deal: RTRS
OPEC source says OPEC to cut around 800 kbpd- RTRS
The Saudis have been leading calls for the group to trim output, amid surging supply and fears that an economic slowdown will erode fuel demand. The oil-rich kingdom has previously indicated it wants the group to curb output by at least 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd).
OPEC Meeting Concluded with no Figures, Debate to Continue Friday with Non-OPEC
An OPEC delegate recently crossed the wires announcing that the meeting has concluded and they haven’t decided on the figure of the output cut. The delegate further added that the debate would continue with non-OPEC members on Friday.
Crude Oil Up as Saudi Russia Pact and Canada Cuts Ease Supply Fears – Gold Silver Reports (GSR)
Futures in New York rose as much as 1.5 percent, extending Monday’s 4 percent gain. An agreement between Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend raised the possibility of an output accord when OPEC and its partners meet in Vienna on Dec. 6. Prices also received a boost after Canada’s Alberta province announced plans to cut production by 325,000 barrels a day.
Qatar Quits OPEC
“Qatar has decided to withdraw its membership form OPEC effective January 2019 and this decision was communicated to OPEC this morning,” Saad al-Kaabi said, as quoted by Reuters, at a news conference.
Crude Just had its Worst Month in a Decade, and its Next Move Depends on Saudi Arabia and Trump
West Texas Intermediate, or U.S. crude, lost 21 percent in November, tumbling to its lowest level in a year and logging its worst performance since October 2008.