Oil prices remained steady as OPEC+ prepares for a significant production increase, potentially leading to an oversupply later in the year.
The cartel is discussing a substantial 411,000 barrel-a-day output boost for August, exceeding the originally planned rate to address paused production.
Concerns linger regarding crude oil volatility due to geopolitical tensions, including potential impacts from the Israel-Iran conflict on supply and demand negotiations with Iran.
Other factors affecting oil prices include the US's actions on Iran trade restrictions, a wildfire threat in Canada near oil production sites, and global efforts to stabilize heavy crude prices.