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Oct 2022
27m 53s

OPEC+ cuts daily production target

Bbc World Service
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OPEC+, the alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed its deepest cuts to oil production for more than two years, despite pressure from the US to increase production. Opec Secretary General, Haitham Al Ghais says the move is not a political act. But what are the implications? The founder and CEO of consultancy firm Crystol Energy, Carole Nakhle tells us. ... Show More
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