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OPEC+ Approves Additional Oil Production Boost Starting August
The OPEC+ group announced on Sunday that it will raise its collective oil‑output target by another 188,000 barrels per day beginning in August. The move builds on the June‑July hikes and aims to revive global supply after the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to slide. Analysts expect the extra supply to keep downward pressure on crude markets, although the actual impact will depend on how quickly tankers can resume full transit through the strategic waterway.
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OPEC+ decides to raise output
During a virtual meeting, the producer group agreed to add a further 188,000 barrels per day to the quotas that were already lifted in June and July. The increase will take effect from August, according to the communiqué released on Sunday.
Background
Since April, the seven core members of OPEC+ have raised their combined production limits by nearly 800,000 barrels per day. However, the additional capacity has remained largely theoretical because the Strait of Hormuz was partially blocked after the United States and Israel launched a conflict against Iran in late February.
Current supply levels
OPEC+ oil output fell to 33.13 million barrels per day in May, down from 42.77 million in February, still below pre‑conflict levels. The numbers started to recover in June when the United States helped the United Arab Emirates and other OPEC+ members increase exports through the strait.
Market implications
The extra 188,000 bpd is expected to push global oil supply higher, putting further downward pressure on prices that have already slipped as the Hormuz corridor re‑opens. Traders will watch closely whether the additional quota can be fully realized once the waterway returns to normal operation.