Opec+ agrees to stick to its oil output targets, maintain production of 2 million bpd

Opec+ agreed to stick to its oil output targets at a meeting on Sunday, two Opec+ sources told Reuters, as the oil markets struggle to assess the impact of a slowing Chinese economy on demand and a G7 price cap on Russian oil on supply.

The decision comes two days after the Group of Seven (G7) nations agreed a price cap on Russian oil.

Opec+, which comprises the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and allies including Russia, angered the United States and other Western nations in October when it agreed to cut output by 2 million barrels per day (bpd), about 2% of world demand, from November until the end of 2023.

Washington accused the group and one of its leaders, Saudi Arabia, of siding with Russia despite Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Opec+ argued it had cut output because of a weaker economic outlook. Oil prices have declined since October due to slower Chinese and global growth and higher interest rates, prompting market speculation the group could cut output again.

"It's a rollover until the end of 2023," an Opec+ source said after the group's key ministers reached a decision. The Opec+ full ministerial meeting was still continuing at 1210 GMT.

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