Oil supply is likely to remain tight; OPEC ministers weigh deferred production cut, which could baffle markets
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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is expected to reduce production again, although probably not until February 1, 2007. The cartel's policy is to tighten supply in order to elevate prices.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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OPEC to cut output to sustain oil prices: cartel's daily production would fall by about 9%; move draws U.S. rebuke
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OPEC has proposed the removal of 2.5 mil barrels of oil per day from production to maintain oil prices, totaling about 9% of current output. US officials believe such a move would undermine the US economy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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