OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Algeria, have announced voluntary production cuts to support the stability of the oil market. State media reports that Saudi Arabia will cut its output by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May until the end of 2023, with Russia following suit by extending a voluntary cut of 500,000 bpd over the same period. The UAE has committed to a voluntary cut of 144,000 bpd, while Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Algeria will cut output by 128,000 bpd, 211,000 bpd, 40,000 bpd, and 48,000 bpd, respectively.
According to the Saudi energy ministry, the voluntary cuts are a precautionary measure aimed at supporting the stability of the oil market. The decision to implement voluntary cuts is expected to have a significant impact on the global oil market. However, it remains to be seen how the cuts will be implemented and whether they will be effective in stabilizing oil prices in the long term.