Oil prices have started to rise with the announcement of OPEC+ countries to reduce oil production. Lower supply would result in higher prices, which would worsen situations in countries already reeling under inflation.
Mohammad Barkindo, 63, died late Tuesday, a spokesperson for Nigeria's petroleum ministry told The Associated Press. The reason for his death was not immediately known
The OPEC+ alliance, made up of OPEC members led by Saudi Arabia and non-members led by Russia, approved an increase in production of 400,000 barrels per day for the month of December.
