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CommoditiesMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 July 2026•Updated 5 July 2026•
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OPEC+ Set to Raise Oil Output in August as Hormuz Reopens

Digital illustration of an OPEC+ control panel with an oil pipe, a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and production charts.

Key Facts

1OPEC+ is expected to agree on Sunday to increase oil output targets starting from August.
2The increase comes as global oil prices fall due to the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for exports.

In a move reflecting producers' response to shifting global supply chain dynamics, the OPEC+ alliance is moving toward increasing oil production levels. The coalition is expected to agree this Sunday on raising output targets starting in August. This decision comes as global oil prices face downward pressure following reports of the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for exports.

This shift occurs as markets experience bearish sentiment, with Brent crude prices falling nearly 4% over the past week per market data, influenced by easing geopolitical tensions in the region. This contrast with the previous quarter's strategy of extending voluntary cuts suggests a pivot toward meeting global demand as vital maritime corridors stabilize.

Traders should monitor the outcomes of Sunday's meeting as a primary catalyst for short-term price direction. Looking at the economic calendar, markets are also awaiting further manufacturing data from China (which posted a PMI of 50.3 on June 30, 2026) to gauge Asian demand levels. Technical support levels for oil will remain under scrutiny as the August production hike approaches.