OPEC+ Oil Production Increases in October While Demand Forecasts Remain Stable

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Published: 2026-11-12
Category: finance
Source: Argus Media
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OPEC+ crude oil production rose by 2.04 million barrels per day (bpd) in October, reaching 41.23 million bpd, primarily led by Saudi Arabia. Despite this significant increase in supply, OPEC maintained its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, projecting 105.72 million bpd for 2026. This output rise occurs amidst geopolitical tensions and shipping lane risks, which have kept crude oil prices elevated.

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