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Barkindo: Uncertainties for oil market remain

31 March

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EPA-EFE / ALI HAIDER

Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo said on Wednesday that despite signs of improvement regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many uncertainties still remain for oil markets.

These include the rising number of COVID-19 infections worldwide, more lockdown measures and travel restrictions amid the pandemic, according to Barkindo.

The OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee is meeting today to review and discuss compliance of OPEC+ participants to the agreed output cuts.

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