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Five OPEC+ sources said the group will accelerate its oil output hikes and could return as much as 2.2 million barrels per day to the market by November. The report said Saudi Arabia is seeking to punish some fellow members for exceeding quotas.
The sources spoke ahead of the group's planned meetings.
An accelerated return of 2.2 million barrels per day would significantly expand supply and push crude prices lower. Weaker crude reduces the energy-linked support for biofuels and vegetable oils.
reuters.comOlesya Astakhova, Ahmad GhaddarMay 4, 2025After 210 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -3.8% to +3.2%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 215 past bearish policy events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -4.4% to +3.3%), and +0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
