UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+. This decision is seen as a significant blow to the oil cartel, particularly amid ongoing tensions related to the war on Iran. Analysts are predicting potential impacts on the global energy market as a result of this move.
- ▪The UAE has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+.
- ▪This decision is viewed as a significant blow to the oil cartel.
- ▪The withdrawal comes amid ongoing tensions related to the war on Iran.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ UAE will leave OPEC in blow to oil cartel — Korea Times
- ▪ UAE quits OPEC as oil cartel takes blow during war on Iran — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ UAE set to will leave OPEC in blow to oil cartel — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ UAE leaves OPEC in a blow to oil cartel — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ The UAE is leaving OPEC after nearly 60 years as the Iran war reshapes Gulf alliances — Quartz
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:30 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayUAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on IranNewsFeedUAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on IranThe United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel outlines the significance of the announcement and its likely impact on the energy market.Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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