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Saudi Arabia boosts oil output, exports for US attack on Iran contingency
Saudi Arabia plans a temporary oil output increase to offset potential Middle East supply disruptions from a US strike on Iran, with OPEC+ considering 137,000 barrels daily.
- On Feb 25, Saudi Arabia is increasing oil production and exports as a contingency in case a US strike on Iran disrupts Middle Eastern supplies, two sources said.
- With US-Iran tensions rising, planners cited risks to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump has said he is considering a strike on Iran and the United States military has assembled forces in recent weeks.
- Representatives from eight OPEC+ nations including Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates will convene on March 1st to consider modest April output increases of about 137,000 barrels per day.
- Saudi officials present the boost as reversible, designed to stabilize global oil prices and avert shortages near the Strait of Hormuz; the kingdom will dial back output later to stay within OPEC+ quotas if no disruption occurs.
- Despite forecasts of a supply glut this year, prices are up roughly 17% amid geopolitical and production disruptions as Saudi Arabia repeats its 2025 market interventions, two sources said.
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If the U.S. attacks the Mullah regime, Saudi Arabia wants to benefit from it economically. Insiders report that Riyadh has prepared an emergency plan to boost its own oil exports. It would not be the first time. Similarly, one thinks in the Opec+ circle.
OPEC+ Eyes Output Increase Amidst US-Iran Tensions
OPEC+ may raise its oil output by 137,000 barrels per day for April as global demand peaks and tensions with Iran influence prices. The resumed increase follows a three-month pause, affecting major players like Saudi Arabia and UAE. A planned surge could counter potential US-Iran conflicts.
OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, Reuters’ sources say
OPEC+ will likely consider raising its oil output by 137,000 barrels per day for April to end a three-month pause in production increases, three sources with knowledge of OPEC+ thinking said, as the group prepares for peak summer demand and tensions between the U.S. and OPEC member Iran boost prices.
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia boosts oil output, exports for US attack on Iran contingency, sources say
Saudi Arabia is increasing its oil production and exports as part of a contingency plan in case any U.S. strike on Iran disrupts supplies from the Middle East, two sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
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