The OPEC nations have agreed their first cut in production since 2008.
The alliance of oil production companies have agreed to reduce production by around 1.2 million barrels a day, with Saudi Arabia set to shoulder the biggest portion of the cut, as well as agreeing to accept Iran continuing to produce at its pre-sanction level.
Simon Rose was joined live from the OPEC conference in Vienna by energy expert Peter Bild.
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