Large oil exporters agree to continue consistent production in November

The Hill - Oct 4, 2026

Seven of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to maintain their baseline production levels for November, as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran war. The “OPEC+” group, which includes Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and Saudi Arabia, decided to “maintain” oil production levels they agreed to in September, the Organization of the...

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