Oil Prices Volatile Amid OPEC+ Production Hike and Geopolitical Tensions
OPEC+ announced another output increase for September 2026, this time by 188,000 barrels per day.
The move is part of a gradual production normalisation effort, but concerns over potential supply constraints are overshadowing its impact on market sentiment.
Average crude oil prices eased to US$84.8/b in July 2026 from US$87.8/b in June, driven by improved market sentiment surrounding global supply prospects following progress between the United States and Iran in June.