Saudi Arabia, Russia warn of reduction in oil production

The US-led proposal to release strategic oil reserves in a bid to lower oil prices, which was backed by South Korea, China, Japan, India, and the United Kingdom, was met with opposition from major oil producers such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, suggesting a move to phase down oil production. Concerns about a probable oil price increase are mounting as global oil prices continue to rise despite plans to release strategic oil reserves and major oil producers launch a counterattack. According to the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's two largest oil producers, are considering a shift in oil policy by reducing production in reaction to the US-led proposal to release strategic oil reserves in an effort to lower oil prices. OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and OPEC+, made up of OPEC members and non-oil producing countries, were also mentioned in the publication.