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Oil output drops 5,000bpd in August amid recovery
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Nigeria's crude oil output declined by 5,000 barrels per day in August 2026, according to OPEC's latest report.
The country's crude production averaged 1.5 million barrels per day in August, down from 1.505mbpd in July, despite meeting its OPEC quota.
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Key Takeaways
- The decline marks the second consecutive monthly drop
- Nigeria met its OPEC quota in August
- The country's oil output has been recovering
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Oil output drops 5,000bpd in August amid recovery
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Nigeria's oil output fell by 5,000 barrels per day in August, the second straight monthly decline, according to OPEC's latest report. Read more on the data
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- Potential impact on Nigeria's economy and oil industry
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Nigeria's oil output affects the country's revenue and global oil market
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Punch Newspapers: Oil output drops 5,000bpd in August amid recovery
- Sep 11Punch Newspapers: Nigeria's oil output fell by 5,000 barrels per day in August, the second straight monthly decline, according to OPEC's latest report. Read m
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