Crude oil prices declined after OPEC agreed to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August. Oil prices also came under pressure as US officials flagged a delay on tariffs but failed to provide details on the change.

The price of oil was stable on Monday despite a larger-than-expected increase in production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies. Seasonal demand and doubts about the actual increase in output explain the muted reaction.

OPEC+ boosts summer oil production by 548,000 bpd in August, surprising markets, pushing prices lower, and stirring global stock volatility amid U.S. tariffs.