In May, Brazil experienced a significant 11.2% boost in oil production compared to the same period in 2022, resulting in a daily output of 3.2 million barrels. This marks a 1.9% increase from April, as announced by the authorities. According to the National Petroleum Agency (ANP), the primary source of this production surge remains the […]
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