UAE Announces Exit from OPEC, Citing National Interest and Market Dynamics
Gulf state to leave cartel May 1 after nearly six decades, citing need for greater production flexibility
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- The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC on May 1, marking a significant shift in the global oil cartel's dynamics after nearly six decades of membership.
- The Gulf state, the third-largest oil producer in February behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq, cited a comprehensive review of its production policy and capacity as the reason for leaving.
- Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei stated the decision was made when it would be least disruptive to other producers and emphasized it was not a response to years of production cuts led by Saudi Arabia.
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The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC on May 1, marking a significant shift in the global oil cartel's dynamics after nearly six decades of membership. The Gulf state, the third-largest oil producer in February behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq, cited a comprehensive review of its production policy and capacity as the reason for leaving. Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei stated the decision was made when it would be least disruptive to other producers and emphasized it was not a response to years of production cuts led by Saudi Arabia. The UAE aims to achieve 5 million barrels per day capacity by 2027 and wants more freedom to pursue that goal.
