Oil Traders Expect a Fourth Bumper OPEC+ Oil Supply Increase
Eight key OPEC+ nations are preparing to discuss another hike of 411,000 barrels a day, due to take effect in August, delegates said last week. They'll likely approve the move when they hold a video conference on Sunday, according to a survey of 26 traders and analysts.
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