OPEC+ to halt production increases in Q1 to alleviate concerns of oversupply, following an additional rise in December.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 02 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
OPEC+ Production Decision: OPEC+ has decided to pause oil-production increases in the first quarter of 2026 to prevent an oversupply of crude oil.
December Output Increase: The group, led by Saudi Arabia, will increase oil output by 137,000 barrels a day in December, maintaining the same production boost as in October and November.
Seasonal Demand Consideration: The pause in production increments from January to March is attributed to seasonal factors, as demand typically weakens during this period.
Strategic Planning: This decision reflects OPEC+'s strategy to manage oil supply in response to market conditions and anticipated demand fluctuations.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
