Kuwait says it cut oil and refinery output as Strait of Hormuz shipping slowed

Why did Kuwait say it cut production?

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. said it took the step as a precaution because maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, and it cited Iranian threats to safe passage for ships through the strait. Investing.com,Bloomberg Business

How large were the cuts reported to be?

Bloomberg-reported information said the cutback started at about 100,000 barrels a day early Saturday and was expected to almost triple on Sunday, with further gradual reductions depending on storage levels and the status of Hormuz. Bloomberg Business,Yahoo! Finance

Are other Gulf producers also adjusting output?

Yes. Reports said the UAE began reducing production, with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. saying it is managing offshore production levels to address storage requirements, while Kuwait reduced output at oil fields and refineries. Star ,Fortune