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The decision comes as global markets respond to rising political pressure from the US, particularly targeting India\u2019s continued purchase of Russian oil<\/h2>\n
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais in Saint Petersburg. (AFP file photo)\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Eight key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, on Sunday announced a fresh oil production hike of 547,000 barrels per day, starting in September.<\/p>\n

The decision comes as global markets respond to rising political pressure from the United States, particularly targeting India\u2019s continued purchase of Russian oil.<\/p>\n

The increase, confirmed in a statement, is the latest move by the so-called \u201cVoluntary Eight” (V8) \u2014 Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman \u2014 who are working to reclaim market share in the face of resilient crude prices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe eight participating countries will implement a production adjustment of 547,000 barrels per day in September 2025 from August 2025 required production level,” their joint statement said.<\/p>\n

This marks another shift in OPEC+ policy after years of enforcing strict output cuts to support prices. Since April, the V8 has steadily increased production, moving away from price control in favour of defending market share, especially as non-OPEC supplies \u2014 including discounted Russian crude \u2014 flow into key markets.<\/p>\n

The timing of the announcement is significant, as US President Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions and tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil.<\/p>\n

In recent remarks, he gave Russia ten days to end the war in Ukraine or face tougher penalties. India, the second-largest importer of Russian crude, has come under particular scrutiny.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re gonna put on tariffs and stuff,” Trump had said, hinting at a potential 100 percent surcharge on Russian oil buyers, including India, which has been importing around 1.6 million barrels per day this year.<\/p>\n

Analysts suggest Trump\u2019s threats are adding uncertainty to global energy markets, which are already facing supply concerns due to geopolitical instability.<\/p>\n

While OPEC+ has signalled a willingness to increase output, experts say the group is unlikely to make further changes unless there are actual supply disruptions. \u201cOPEC+ will react only to real supply disruptions,” said oil market analyst Giovanni Staunovo, \u201cnot to price increases linked to risk premiums.”<\/p>\n

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