OPEC July exports rise to 2017 high to 26.68m b/d - Kpler

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

According to France-based Kpler, an intelligence company providing transparency solutions in energy markets, the OPEC exports for the month of July rose to 26.68m b/d, 2017 highs, Livesquawk reports.

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Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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