OPEC+ members consider increasing oil production from April to meet summer demand

The group aims to meet peak summer demand while Saudi Arabia and the UAE look to regain market share. A final decision is expected at the March 1 meeting.

OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming increases to oil output starting in April as the group prepares for peak summer demand. The planned resumption, which remains under discussion, is intended to allow Saudi Arabia SASA and the United Arab Emirates AEAE to regain market share. This potential shift in production strategy comes as global oil prices are bolstered by ongoing tensions between the United States USUS and Iran IRIR, as well as output constraints among several members of the producer group.
A model of an oil pump is seen in front of the OPEC logo in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
A model of an oil pump is seen in front of the OPEC logo in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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