Majors to increase Permian Basin oil production in light of Russian war

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At least two major oil companies, Exxon Mobil and Chevron say they are increasing their oil production from the Permian Basin field in West Texas and southeast New Mexico.

It is a response to record-high oil prices that came about because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices are at their highest levels in 14 years with Monday crude in the U.S. hitting $130 a barrel.

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