OPECs readiness to up oil output not tied to Iran: minister

OPECs readiness to up oil output not tied to Iran: minister
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Summary Saudi minister has said OPEC's readiness to boost oil output is not linked with Irans sanctions.

Saudi Arabias oil minister says the OPEC powerhouses readiness to boost oil output is not linked to sanctions that could affect Irans oil exports.Ali Al-Naimi was quoted by the Saudi daily Al-Ektisadiya on Sunday as saying the oil-rich kingdom was ready to use its spare production capacity to fill any market need.But he said earlier pledges to boost output as needed were not linked to global worries over U.S. and potential European Union sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports.The comments come as Irans OPEC governor was quoted Sunday warning Arab oil producers against trying to compensate for any potential shortfall in his countrys crude exports.

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