OPEC+ holds November output flat at 31.01 million bpd, extending October pause

The seven participating OPEC+ countries kept their September 2026 required production for November, extending the October pause. Combined required output is 31.01 million bpd, with Saudi Arabia at 10.478 million, Russia at 9.949 million and Iraq at 4.431 million. Before the pause, the group had raised output by a total of 752,000 bpd over four monthly steps, and the next review is November 1.

• November required output held at 31.01 million bpd
• Pause extends the October hold
• Four monthly increases totalling 752,000 bpd before the pause
• Saudi Arabia 10.478 million bpd; Russia 9.949 million bpd
• Next meeting November 1, 2026