Oil prices declined during the early Asian trading session, weighed down by the decision from OPEC+ to once again boost output.
Following an online meeting on Sunday, the group announced it would increase production by approximately 188,000 barrels per day in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of raising supply.
However, analysts at ANZ Research noted in a report that member countries might struggle to utilize this new capacity, even with the Strait of Hormuz reopening, due to persistent risks faced by vessels.
The analysts from ANZ Research pointed out that over the weekend, several ships were observed abruptly turning around while attempting to navigate the strait along the Omani route.
The front-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures contract fell 0.6% to $68.29 per barrel, while the front-month Brent crude futures contract dropped 0.7% to $71.64 per barrel.
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