Archive · 27 Jan 2026
OPEC+ to Review Production Levels
OPEC+, a group of oil-producing countries, is expected to keep oil production the same in March.
They made this decision in November to deal with a global surplus and some political risks.
The group, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will meet on Sunday to review this decision.
So far, there's no need to change the plan because of recent events in Venezuela and Iran, but if there's a big problem with oil supply, they might increase production.
Oil prices have gone up a bit this year, but they're not much higher than they were in November.
A recent winter storm in the US caused some disruptions at oil refineries, which might affect oil demand.
The US might also start getting more oil from Venezuela, which could add more oil to the market.
OPEC+ delegates expect to maintain current oil production levels in March.
The decision aligns with the group's November plan to freeze output due to a global surplus.
Key members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, will review the decision in a Sunday meeting.
Recent geopolitical events in Venezuela and Iran have not significantly impacted oil supply.
Oil prices have slightly increased this year, with Brent futures trading at about $66 per barrel.
- Who
- OPEC+ delegates, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia
- What
- Decision to maintain oil production levels
- When
- Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2026
- Where
- Virtual meeting
- Why
- To address global oil surplus and geopolitical risks
- Organization
- OPEC+
- Meeting Date
- Sunday, January 26, 2026
- Current Oil Price
- $66 per barrel (Brent futures)
- Decision Context
- Global oil surplus and geopolitical risks
- Key Members
- Saudi Arabia and Russia
- Decision First Made
- November 2025
- Impacted Countries
- Venezuela and Iran
- US Winter Storm Impact
- Disruptions at major refiners in Texas
- US Intervention in Venezuela
- Potential additional barrels entering the market