OPEC+ Likely to Pause Oil Output Hikes After September Through 2026

OPEC+ is likely to pause its gradual oil output increases after September and leave quotas unchanged for the rest of 2026, according to Reuters citing four sources. The move would come after the group completes its current round of monthly hikes, and members would need more talks before setting 2027 quotas. The decision matters because it could slow the return of supply to the market and add uncertainty to the outlook for oil prices and producer revenues.