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In a development that threatens oil market stability, Iraq is aggressively pushing for a larger production quota from OPEC, driven by severe revenue pressures from the economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh wave of investments from major oil companies, according to a Reuters report. This move comes at a time when OPEC already faces challenges in balancing supply and demand, and could escalate tensions within the producer alliance.
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Sign InThese maneuvers cast a shadow on global oil markets as they await the next OPEC meeting. Previous data showed US crude inventories fell by about 6 million barrels in the week ended June 24, according to the EIA report, which could provide some price support, but the focus is now on the supply side. Moreover, investments by oil majors in Iraq boost its production capacity, giving it a stronger argument in quota negotiations.
Markets are expected to closely watch the upcoming OPEC meeting later this year, where the quota issue will be high on the agenda. Accepting Iraq's demand could increase crude supply, pressuring oil prices that are already sensitive to global demand concerns. In the absence of specific price data, crude oil remains highly responsive to any signals regarding changes in OPEC production quotas.