OPEC, non-OPEC pumped an extra 724k bpd of oil in September - RTRS

Haresh Menghani FXStreet

According to Reuters, citing an internal document, OPEC and non-OPEC allies pumped an extra 724,000 bpd of oil in September as compared to May, less than 1 million bpd increase pledged.

Reuters further reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that OPEC and non-OPEC September compliance with oil supply pact was 111% vs 129% in August.

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