Oil Prices Surge to Highest Levels in Almost Two Years Following Production Cuts Pledges from Non-OPEC Countries

Crude oil prices rose to its highest levels in over 17 months following Saudi Arabia’s pledge to cut back on its oil production more than the previous agreement, as well as a pledge from non-OPEC countries to implement production cuts next year. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister has already stated that the country will be cutting back well below the predetermined target, and non-OPEC nations followed suit, with the said countries agreeing on cutting back by up to 558,000 bpd next year. This particular agreement is the first of its kind between OPEC members and non-OPEC members during a 15-year period.