OPEC+ faster output growth barely covers existing shortfalls

Extra 1.3mbpd by end of August compares to, at least, 1.1m shortfall in May versus quota

This is before loss of Russian barrels due to EU-US sanctions, which IEA estimates at 3mbpd

May 2022 main OPEC+ producers (mbpd)

* Actual Output is based on Bloomberg estimates, except for Russia, which is based on a report in local business newspaper, Vedomosti, citing "an industry source".
Chart: Hasnain Malik Source: Bloomberg, Argus, Vedomosti, IEA, Tellimer Research Get the data