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The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the custodial crude paradox Oil markets are no longer defined by simple shifts in supply and demand. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

DUBAI -- OPEC+ blamed capacity constraints for a meager oil output increase in response to pleas from U.S. President Joe Biden to open the taps wider, but experts are citing another reason for the stinginess: Russia. [3]

More than seven months into a historic effort by OPEC and some non-OPEC oil exporters to rein in production, the market finds itself in no-man's land. CommoditiesCrude prices in limbo; ball back in OPEC's court ![Avatar]( [4]

TOKYO -- The collapse of crude oil prices raises serious questions about the future of OPEC. Yet it may be premature to pen an obituary for the once-powerful cartel. [5]

VIENNA -- Prospects for global oil prices are looking up following OPEC's first agreement to cut output in eight years, though a resurgence by the U.S. shale oil industry could weigh on the market again before long. [6]

LONDON -- With crude oil prices hovering at 12-year lows, OPEC members have begun approaching Russia and other non-OPEC oil-rich countries to team up to tackle the situation. [7]

TOKYO -- Russia, a leading oil producer, may boost output even after OPEC unexpectedly reached an agreement to reduce production at its meeting in Algeria on Sept. 28. [8]

DUBAI -- OPEC's recent decision to keep crude oil output unchanged despite tumbling prices highlights Saudi Arabia's determination to solidify its position as the world's top oil exporter. [9]

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[1] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-17 · 75% match

The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the custodial crude paradox

The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the custodial crude paradox Oil markets are no longer defined by simple shifts in supply and demand.

[2] MM indianexpress.com · 2024-03-03 · 75% match

OPEC+ members extend oil output cuts to second quarter

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-06 · 75% match

Russia looms large behind OPEC+ output hike decision

DUBAI -- OPEC+ blamed capacity constraints for a meager oil output increase in response to pleas from U.S. President Joe Biden to open the taps wider, but experts are citing another reason for the stinginess: Russia.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-21 · 75% match

Crude prices in limbo; ball back in OPEC's court

More than seven months into a historic effort by OPEC and some non-OPEC oil exporters to rein in production, the market finds itself in no-man's land. CommoditiesCrude prices in limbo; ball back in OPEC's court ![Avatar](

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-01-25 · 75% match

Why OPEC isn't dead yet

TOKYO -- The collapse of crude oil prices raises serious questions about the future of OPEC. Yet it may be premature to pen an obituary for the once-powerful cartel.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-12-02 · 75% match

US shale oil could derail OPEC production plan

VIENNA -- Prospects for global oil prices are looking up following OPEC's first agreement to cut output in eight years, though a resurgence by the U.S. shale oil industry could weigh on the market again before long.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-01 · 75% match

OPEC sounding out Moscow to cut output

LONDON -- With crude oil prices hovering at 12-year lows, OPEC members have begun approaching Russia and other non-OPEC oil-rich countries to team up to tackle the situation.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-06 · 75% match

Russia may boost oil output despite OPEC accord

TOKYO -- Russia, a leading oil producer, may boost output even after OPEC unexpectedly reached an agreement to reduce production at its meeting in Algeria on Sept. 28.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-18 · 75% match

OPEC discord as Saudis put market share above prices

DUBAI -- OPEC's recent decision to keep crude oil output unchanged despite tumbling prices highlights Saudi Arabia's determination to solidify its position as the world's top oil exporter.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-01 · 75% match

Skepticism over OPEC deal cuts oil rally short

TOKYO -- The rise in crude oil driven by OPEC's surprise deal Wednesday to cut output has proved short-lived amid doubts about whether the agreement will work out as planned, as well as expectations that U.S. production will pick up as prices rise.

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