OPEC+ will stick to a plan to boost output by 400,000 bpd in February, told Reuters. three alliance sources
This is also reported by Interfax, citing sources. According to them, experts from the OPEC+ technical committee reviewed the situation, as well as forecasts for the oil market, and found no reason to change the oil production plan.
A meeting of OPEC+ ministers is scheduled for January 4.
OPEC's December report says that "omicron" will not have a serious impact on the global oil market. “The impact of the new Omicron strain is expected to be mild and short-lived as the world becomes more equipped to deal with COVID-19 and related challenges. This is in addition to a strong economic outlook in both advanced and emerging economies.