OPEC oil output in May plummeted to its lowest in over two decades, dropping by 1.06 million barrels per day. This significant decline was primarily driven by a U.S. naval blockade impacting Iran's exports, making it impossible for OPEC+ members to meet their planned production increases.

Analyst says the increase means little as long as the strait remains closed

OPEC plans to hike production by 200,000 barrels per day despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, making it near-impossible to ship any of it.

OPEC oil output in May plummeted to its lowest in over two decades, dropping by 1.06 million barrels per day. This significant decline was primarily driven by a U.S. naval…