Strikes and maintenance could just be the start for Libyan oil production troubles.

Following a strike and closures to facilitate much-needed fixes for key infrastructure, Rystad Energy suggested there could be more issues on the way as the country's political troubles continue.

The energy research outfit said production has already been cut 729,000 barrels per day.

"Libyan oil output is already a realised bullish supply-side risk that has been developing since mid-December when it became clear that the 24 December elections would be delayed and the country’s...