Some OPEC countries are trying to achieve a consensus among the group and key non-members for an oil production “freeze”, sources familiar with the discussions say, in an attempt to tackle the global glut without cutting supply. Top exporter Saudi Arabia might be warming to the idea, though it was too early to say whether the kingdom would give its blessing because any deal depends mainly on a commitment by Iran‎ to restrict its plan to boost exports, the sources said. The proposal of a production “freeze” at current levels was floated by Venezuelan Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino during his tour of producing countries this month which included Russia, Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, they said. “The Venezuelan oil minister wants to organize a meeting before […]