Angola’s Oil Exports Surge to Highest Levels in Almost Four Years
In August, Angola is set to export the highest volume of oil in nearly four years, signaling the rationale behind its decision to leave OPEC. Loading plans indicate shipments will reach 1.23 million barrels per day, exceeding OPEC’s proposed production limit of 1.1 million barrels per day for Luanda, which prompted Angola’s departure from the group. This move allows Angola greater flexibility in increasing its output, unaffected by monthly export variations. Paul McDade, CEO of
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