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Seven members of the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to increase their combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, as global fuel prices have fallen to levels close to where they were before the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran

Seven members of the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to increase their combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, as global fuel prices have fallen to levels close to where they were before the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. Under the decision announced on Sunday, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman will raise their oil output. It marks the fifth consecutive month that OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. In a joint statement, the group said it would continue to closely monitor market conditions and reaffirmed its commitment to a cautious and balanced approach to maintaining market stability. Impact of the U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Global crude oil prices have declined significantly over the past month following an interim ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Under the broader memorandum of understanding: Iran agreed to allow ships to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States agreed to lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Tensions Remain in the Strait of Hormuz Although commercial…

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