OPEC+ Announces 188,000 bpd Output Increase Amid UAE Exit

OPEC+ has confirmed an increase in oil output by 188,000 barrels per day, effective from June 2023. This decision marks the first meeting since the United Arab Emirates officially exited OPEC on May 1. The increase is slightly below May's output hike of 206,000 bpd, as announced by the group of seven major oil producers. U.S. crude oil futures fell 3% to $101.94 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped nearly 2% to settle at $108.17. The production adjustment aims to support oil market stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.