OPEC+ to weigh holding oil output steady or small hike, sources say
LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) — OPEC and its allies will consider keeping oil output unchanged for September when they meet next week, despite calls from the United States for more supply, although a modest output increase is also likely to be discussed, eight sources said.
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