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Libya’s Oil Output Almost Halts With New Wave of Shutdowns

Production now down by over 1 million barrels daily, says Oun
OPEC member’s been hit by political protests in recent months

The Brega oil port in Marsa Brega, Libya. — The Brega oil port in Marsa Brega, Libya.
Source: -/AFP

By

Salma El Wardany and

June 13, 2022, 7:44 AM UTCUpdated onJune 13, 2022, 1:28 PM UTC

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Libya’s oil production has almost fully halted as a political crisis leads to more shutdowns of ports and fields.