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OPEC+ Considers Production Boost Amid Falling Oil Prices

5/4/2025

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OPEC+ will convene on May 3 to consider a production boost of 411,000 barrels per day for June.
Brent crude prices dipped nearly 1% to $61.56, straining OPEC+ budgets.
Saudi Arabia is open to lower prices and calls for adherence from overproducing nations.
Economists foresee reduced global growth, which may affect oil company profits as production rises.

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Story summary

OPEC+ will convene on May 3 to consider a production boost of 411,000 barrels per day for June.
Brent crude prices dipped nearly 1% to $61.56, straining OPEC+ budgets.
Saudi Arabia is open to lower prices and calls for adherence from overproducing nations.
Economists foresee reduced global growth, which may affect oil company profits as production rises.