Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

"oil-producers"

Why UAE’s exit from OPEC could disrupt global oil markets

UAE’s exit signals a gradual shift in global oil governance—from tightly coordinated production regimes to more flexible, nationally driven strategies
Editorial: UAE’s exit from OPEC widens Gulf

UAE’s exit from OPEC opens up strategic opportunities for countries like India amid ongoing regional conflicts
UAE to exit OPEC from May 1 amid rising tensions with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia remains an OPEC heavyweight despite waning influence, as rivalry with the UAE deepens over economic interests and regional politics, particularly in the Red Sea region
New Year OPEC+ meeting to decide production levels

The OPEC+ ministerial meeting comes after oil consumption tanked in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia.