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OPEC+ Holds Oil Policy Steady for October

9/6/2026

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OPEC+ Holds Production

Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ kept the oil policy unchanged for October.
The September increase completed the phased reversal of a 1.65 million-barrel-per-day cut introduced in 2023.
OPEC+ production remains far below targets because the Iran-Israel war limits exports through Hormuz.
Rystad Energy analyst Jorge Leon said OPEC+ has limited power over the physical oil market.
Seven core members will meet on Oct. 4 and no further production increases are expected for 2026.

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OPEC+ Holds Production

Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ kept the oil policy unchanged for October.
The September increase completed the phased reversal of a 1.65 million-barrel-per-day cut introduced in 2023.
OPEC+ production remains far below targets because the Iran-Israel war limits exports through Hormuz.
Rystad Energy analyst Jorge Leon said OPEC+ has limited power over the physical oil market.
Seven core members will meet on Oct. 4 and no further production increases are expected for 2026.

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