UAE announces withdrawal from OPEC effective May 1, citing desire to expand oil production and disruption from war on Iran.
The United Arab Emirates announced it will withdraw from OPEC on May 1st, citing a desire to expand oil production and the impact of the war on Iran on Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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The United Arab Emirates announced it will withdraw from OPEC on May 1st, citing a desire to expand oil production and the impact of the war on Iran on Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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