The Latest Breaking News from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer and de facto leader.

The Conversation · Apr 28

Reducing Oil Production: A New Pillar to Support Global Economic Conditions

In support of the stability of the global oil markets, and the enhancement of the balance between supply and demand, the member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the producing countries within the OPEC+ have decided to implement a voluntary reduction of crude oil production. Experts described…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023