OPEC Crude Oil Production Rises To 31.75 Million Barrels Per Day In May, Iranian Output Decreases: Survey

By International Business Times June 09, 2012, 04:03:32 AM EDT

Crude oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose 40,000 barrels per day (b/d) to 31.75 million in May, a new survey has shown.

The survey, conducted by  Platts , a global provider of energy, petrochemicals and metals information, revealed that the May production marked a rise from April's output level of 31.71 million b/d. It was the highest level since October 2008 when OPEC volumes averaged 32.26 million b/d.

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