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Nigeria Misses OPEC Production Quota Again

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Nigeria's persistent underproduction reduces global light sweet crude supply, tightening the market for grades like Bonny Light. The shortfall supports Brent crude prices modestly, but the impact is limited because Nigeria's quota miss is already priced in. OPEC's overall spare capacity remains the key swing factor.

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  • Nigeria produced ~1.4 million bpd in April 2026, missing its OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd.
  • This is the ninth consecutive month of underperformance since July 2025.
  • Total production including condensates was ~1.6 million bpd, below the 2026 budget benchmark of 1.84 million bpd.
  • Crude theft, pipeline vandalism, and underinvestment are cited as causes.

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