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title: "OPEC output falls to lowest since 2000 amid Hormuz crisis"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286083564.md"
description: "OPEC output fell to 20.04 million barrels per day in April, the lowest since 2000, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption has led to record lows in several Asian currencies, prompting central bank interventions and raising food shortage risks. The global supply shock is increasing fuel and food prices, with warnings of potential recessions if disruptions persist into mid-year."
datetime: "2026-05-12T10:55:18.000Z"
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# OPEC output falls to lowest since 2000 amid Hormuz crisis

Historic OPEC drop: OPEC output fell sharply in April to 20.04 million barrels per day, the lowest since at least 2000, due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Asia under pressure: Oil supply disruptions have driven record lows in several Asian currencies, forcing central bank interventions and raising risks of food shortages. Global ripple effects: The supply shock is lifting fuel and food prices worldwide, with warnings of potential recessions if disruptions continue into mid-year.

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