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Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq have collectively reduced output by 6,700,000 barrels per day, a cut equal to 33% of their total production.
It’s possible the cuts are connected to concerns about shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, but there’s no confirmed link between the 6,700,000‑barrel‑per‑day reduction and logistics issues.
What is known
- Recent market volatility has been driven in part by fears of shipping and supply disruptions in the Middle East, including routes near the Strait of Hormuz.
- However, the OPEC+ announcements involving Saudi Arabia, UAE