OPEC output rises in September as Saudi production rebounds
OPEC crude production climbed in September, with Saudi Arabia reporting a jump of about a third after a recent low.
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What happened
OPEC data showed crude output from OPEC+ countries rose in September 2026, with an average of 39.068 million barrels per day, up 903,000 barrels from August. Saudi Arabia told OPEC its crude production jumped by a third last month, recovering from a three-decade low. Mideast Gulf producers boosted output as exports recovered, though renewed attacks in the region threaten the rebound.
Why it matters
Renewed attacks in the Mideast Gulf threaten to derail the output recovery.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:42 PM ET: OPEC data showed Mideast Gulf producers boosted output in September as exports recovered.
- Oct 13, 5:00 PM ET: Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that its crude production jumped by a third last month.
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