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OPEC+ expected to maintain oil production quotas amid Middle East tensions
Global energy markets are experiencing significant volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shifting demand. The UP World LNG Shipping Index fell 2.67% to 232.88 in week 39 of 2026, as geopolitical premiums eased following renewed expectations of a resolution to the Iranian crisis.
In the oil sector, OPEC+ is expected to maintain current production quotas for November during an upcoming video conference. This decision comes amid ongoing supply disruptions caused by the conflict between Iran and Israel. Brent crude futures saw a 2.5% decline to $102.5 per barrel, while US crude fell 3.4% to approximately $89.3 per barrel.
Competition for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is intensifying between Europe and Asia. While European gas inventories remain above 70%, Asian markets are facing high prices, with the JKM index approaching $30 per MMBtu in mid-September. Developing Asian nations, including India and Pakistan, are increasingly willing to pay higher prices to secure supplies and avoid economic impacts from shortages.
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Asia · Europe · Iran · Israel · OPEC+ · Russia · Saudi Arabia · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] LNG shipments destined for Europe were priced at $24.62 per MMBtu. www.adngad.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude futures fell 2.5% to $102.5 per barrel. www.alaraby.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UP World LNG Shipping Index fell by 6.39 points (2.67%) to close at 232.88 in week 39 of 2026. zpravy.kurzy.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] LNG prices have more than doubled since the conflict between the United States and Iran began. www.adngad.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] OPEC+ is expected to keep oil production quotas unchanged for November. www.alaraby.co.uk