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OPEC+ set to raise output targets after UAE exit, despite Hormuz disruption- oil and gas 360

OPEC+ set to raise output targets after UAE exit, despite Hormuz disruption

(World Oil) – OPEC+ is likely to agree another symbolic production increase for June, in the group’s first move since the surprise departure of the United Arab Emirates, three delegates said. Seven major nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia will probably add 188,000 bpd to their output target during a video conference on Sunday, two of the delegates said,

ADNOC CEO calls Hormuz disruption “economic terrorism” threatening global energy supply- oil and gas 360

ADNOC CEO calls Hormuz disruption “economic terrorism” threatening global energy supply

(World Oil) – ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber warned that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz represents a direct threat to global energy security, describing attempts to block the vital waterway as “economic terrorism” with far-reaching consequences for oil and gas markets. Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Al Jaber emphasized the strategic importance of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of

UK, allies call on Iran to end Hormuz disruption, energy attacks- oil and gas 360

UK, allies call on Iran to end Hormuz disruption, energy attacks

(World Oil) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined counterparts in Japan, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands in calling on Iran to stop attacks on energy sites and other civilian infrastructure and to end the shipping gridlock in the Strait of Hormuz. “We call on Iran to cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts