OPEC+ production reduction creates the opportunity for competition over Asia’s oil demand

OPEC+ production reduction creates the opportunity for competition over Asia’s oil demand.

OPEC+ has recently surprised the market by announcing a cut in oil production.

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The US has also increased its oil production in recent years, mainly through shale deposits.

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This is likely to start impacting deliveries arriving in the US in July.

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