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UAE Announces Withdrawal From OPEC Oil Producers' Group

The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil producers' groups. This move is seen as a significant blow to the cartel and is driven by national interests and global demand considerations.

28 Apr, 07:43 — 28 Apr, 16:44
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ReutersVery High5h ago

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group - Reuters

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group  Reuters

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APVery High7h ago

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1 - AP News

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1  AP News

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BBCHigh3h ago

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

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bloombergHigh5h ago

The UAE’s OPEC Exit Is Existential for the Oil Cartel - Bloomberg.com

The UAE’s OPEC Exit Is Existential for the Oil Cartel  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Major Move

The Gulf government has long complained about the oil cartel’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited their exports.

By Vivian Nereim

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FTVery High7h ago

UAE to leave Opec in blow to oil cartel

Move underlines long-running frustrations with group of over production quotas

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wapoMostly Factual6h ago

UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia

The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.

By Mohamad El Chamaa

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

UAE to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the oil cartels on May 1, 2026, state media said, calling it a strategic decision by the major producer.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

UAE to quit Opec in blow to oil exporters’ cartel

Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices Business live – latest updates The United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disa...

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NPRHigh5h ago

The United Arab Emirates says it's leaving OPEC, in a blow to oil cartel

The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.

By Camila Domonoske

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran

The United ‌Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.

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cbcHigh6h ago

U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch

The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group which has usually sought to show a ​united front — despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas.

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cnbcMostly Factual7h ago

United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC, effective May 1

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SCMPMostly Factual5h ago

UAE to leave Opec, Opec+ oil groups, for national interest, global demand

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding that it was based on national interests and a commitment to help meet global market...

By Teresa Elena Frontado

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DWHigh6h ago

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil

The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels as the Iran war drives a historic energy shock and rattles the global economy.

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France 24High6h ago

UAE to quit global oil cartel OPEC, citing 'national interests'

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday it will quit the global oil cartel OPEC and OPEC+ to focus on "national interests" as energy prices continue to climb amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers amid Middle East energy shock

The UAE joined Opec in 1967, and its departure will leave the oil cartel with 11 member countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq.

By Anna Wise

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forbes5h ago

United Arab Emirates Will Leave OPEC May 1—Citing Iran War - Forbes

United Arab Emirates Will Leave OPEC May 1—Citing Iran War  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6h ago

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid Hormuz disruptions: What it means for world oil order

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC is a group of major oil-producing nations. This group coordinates their petroleum production policies to help effectively manage global oil supply and influence crude prices.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

What is OPEC, OPEC+ and why the UAE no longer want to be a part of it

The UAE has announced it will quit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, 2026, in a move that could reshape global oil markets.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Explained: The UAE’s exit from OPEC, and its possible impact on global oil prices

By Arav Shah

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers’ group - The Straits Times

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers’ group  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group

UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision was made after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies.

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

UAE To Quit Oil Exporting Groups OPEC, OPEC+ Amid Iran War

UAE To Quit Oil Exporting Groups OPEC, OPEC+ Amid Iran War

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

UAE leaves Opec and Opec+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Tuesday it quit Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the war on iran has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production q...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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rte-newsMostly Factual11h ago

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on "national interests", a statement has said, a bombshell announcement as energy prices soar over the Middle East war.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+

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seeking-alphaMixed3h ago

Oil rally accelerates on UAE OPEC exit, and these 10 energy stocks have taken notice

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in-cyprus6h ago

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers’ group

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting oil-producers’ group OPEC, as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. The loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal […]

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RapplerMostly Factual6h ago

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers’ group

UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei says the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies

By Reuters

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national-uaeMixed5h ago

UAE announces it will leave Opec - The National

UAE announces it will leave Opec  The National

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khaleej-timesMixed4h ago

UAE's OPEC exit: From India’s point of view, this is very good development, analysts say - Khaleej Times

UAE's OPEC exit: From India’s point of view, this is very good development, analysts say  Khaleej Times

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express-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group

By Reuters

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Ahram OnlineMixed5h ago

UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC +, effective 1 May - Economy - Business - Ahram Online

UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC +, effective 1 May - Economy - Business  Ahram Online

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tempo-englishMostly Factual5h ago

UAE Quits OPEC in Shock Move Amid Energy Turmoil - Tempo.co English

UAE Quits OPEC in Shock Move Amid Energy Turmoil  Tempo.co English

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Premium TimesMostly Factual6h ago

JUST IN: UAE withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+

The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday. The post JUST IN: UAE withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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zerohedgeLow7h ago

First Of Many? UAE Exits OPEC As Iran Chaos Triggers Nationalistic Realignment Among Producers

First Of Many? UAE Exits OPEC As Iran Chaos Triggers Nationalistic Realignment Among Producers Just days after the UAE publicly signaled liquidity concerns by requesting swap lines from the Federal Reserve to ease pressures on the country's banks, major Gulf oil producer, the UAE, has decided to exit the oil cartel - an unexpected development that crossed Bloomberg headlines on Tuesday morning around 0822 ET. OPEC finished https://t.co/RtxJdZQeQh April 28, 2026 The official web...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

UAE to withdraw from OPEC, OPEC+: State media

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) would exit the major grouping of oil-producing nations, OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, state media reported on Tuesday. The UAE made the announce...

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual5h ago

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil - Dhaka Tribune

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil  Dhaka Tribune

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punch-ngMostly Factual5h ago

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+, shakes global oil market

The UAE has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 2026. Discover why the UAE exits OPEC and the impact on global energy politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/uae-exits-opec-opec-shakes-global-oil-market/

By Punch Newspapers

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protothema-enMixed3h ago

Oil: What the UAE–OPEC “divorce” means for energy markets

The Reuters report gathers early reactions from analysts following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+, highlighting what it could mean for the future of the organization and global energy markets — including implications for the United States The post Oil: What the UAE–OPEC “divorce” means for energy markets appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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rudawMixed4h ago

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid global supply disruptions, energy policy shift - rudaw.net

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid global supply disruptions, energy policy shift  rudaw.net

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vanguard-ngMixed6h ago

UAE announces exit from OPEC, OPEC+ amid Iran war tensions

The United Arab Emirates has announced it is withdrawing from OPEC and the broader OPEC+, delivering a significant setback to the oil-producing bloc and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the ongoing Iran war has triggered a major global energy shock. The post UAE announces exit from OPEC, OPEC+ amid Iran war tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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First report: express-tribune · 28 Apr, 07:43Full coverage: 92 · 9hWindow: 9h
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express-tribune28 Apr, 07:43First to report

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

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rte-news28 Apr, 08:45

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

4h later
nrk28 Apr, 12:30

De forente arabiske emirater trekker seg fra oljekartellet Opec

Dawn28 Apr, 12:31

UAE leaves Opec and Opec+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

vg28 Apr, 12:32

De forente arabiske emirater trekker seg fra Opec

straits-times28 Apr, 12:33

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers’ group - The Straits Times

NYT28 Apr, 12:33

United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Major Move

Daily Sabah28 Apr, 12:34

UAE to withdraw from OPEC, OPEC+: State media

AP28 Apr, 12:34

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1 - AP News

FT28 Apr, 12:35

UAE to leave Opec in blow to oil cartel

cnbc28 Apr, 12:36

United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC, effective May 1

svenska-dagbladet28 Apr, 12:38

Förenade arabemiraten lämnar Opec

newsbeast28 Apr, 12:38

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zerohedge28 Apr, 12:40

First Of Many? UAE Exits OPEC As Iran Chaos Triggers Nationalistic Realignment Among Producers

le-figaro28 Apr, 12:40

Pétrole : les Émirats arabes unis annoncent se retirer de l’Opep à partir de mai

faz28 Apr, 12:41

Öl-Kartell: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate treten aus der Opec aus

NHK World28 Apr, 12:42

UAE OPECとOPECプラスから脱退へ 国営通信が伝える

politiken28 Apr, 12:49

Emiraterne forlader magtfuld organisation for oliestater

berlingske28 Apr, 12:50

Emiraterne forlader magtfuld organisation for oliestater

aktuality-sk28 Apr, 12:51

Spojené arabské emiráty oznámili odchod z OPEC a OPEC+

ruv28 Apr, 12:52

Segja sig úr OPEC

el-mundo28 Apr, 12:58

Emiratos Árabes Unidos anuncia su retirada de la OPEP el 1 de mayo por la crisis del estrecho de Ormuz

The Guardian28 Apr, 12:59

UAE to quit Opec in blow to oil exporters’ cartel

cbc28 Apr, 12:59

U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch

dnevnik-bg28 Apr, 13:01

ОАЕ излизат от ОПЕК и ОПЕК+

luxemburger-wort28 Apr, 13:01

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate verlassen weltgrößten Öl-Verband

nzz28 Apr, 13:01

Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate treten aus der OPEC aus

DW28 Apr, 13:03

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil

orf28 Apr, 13:03

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate verlassen OPEC

Premium Times28 Apr, 13:03

JUST IN: UAE withdraws from OPEC, OPEC+

tvn2428 Apr, 13:03

Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie opuszczają OPEC i OPEC+

balkan-web28 Apr, 13:06

Emiratet e Bashkuara Arabe braktisin OPEC dhe OPEC+, shkaktojnë goditje për grupin global të prodhuesve të naftës

capital-bg28 Apr, 13:07

Удар по ОПЕК – Обединените арабски емирства напускат петролния картел

iefimerida28 Apr, 13:07

Reuters: Τα Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα αποχωρούν από τον Οργανισμό Εξαγωγών Πετρελαιοπαραγωγών Χωρών -Νίκη για τον Τραμπ

index-hr28 Apr, 13:10

Emirati izlaze iz OPEC-a

ndtv28 Apr, 13:10

UAE To Quit Oil Exporting Groups OPEC, OPEC+ Amid Iran War

delo28 Apr, 13:11

Cenejši dizel, dražji bencin

la-vanguardia28 Apr, 13:16

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos abandonan la OPEP por la crisis del estrecho de Ormuz

der-standard28 Apr, 13:19

Emirate haben die Nase voll und verlassen nach fast 60 Jahren die Opec

digi2428 Apr, 13:23

Lovitură majoră pe piața petrolului. Emiratele Arabe Unite se retrag din OPEC și OPEC+: „O decizie politică”

channel-news-asia28 Apr, 13:26

Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+

delfi-lt28 Apr, 13:27

JAE pasitraukimas iš OPEC – pergalė Trumpui

jamaica-gleaner28 Apr, 13:27

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1 - Jamaica Gleaner

la-repubblica28 Apr, 13:28

Gli Emirati arabi lasciano l’Opec. Un duro colpo per l’Arabia Saudita e il cartello del petrolio

vanguard-ng28 Apr, 13:28

UAE announces exit from OPEC, OPEC+ amid Iran war tensions

publico28 Apr, 13:29

Emirados Árabes Unidos deixam OPEP e lançam incerteza sobre mercado de petróleo

Rappler28 Apr, 13:30

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers’ group

aktualne-cz28 Apr, 13:31

Spojené arabské emiráty opouštějí Organizaci zemí vyvážejících ropu

n1-bih28 Apr, 13:32

Odluka UAE dolazi u najgorem trenutku: Da li je ovo početak kraja naftnog kartela?

le-monde28 Apr, 13:32

UAE to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+

wapo28 Apr, 13:37

UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia

de-volkskrant28 Apr, 13:37

Vertrek van Verenigde Arabische Emiraten brengt oliekartel Opec aan het wankelen

France 2428 Apr, 13:37

UAE to quit global oil cartel OPEC, citing 'national interests'

telex28 Apr, 13:38

Kilép az OPEC-ből az Egyesült Arab Emírségek

dr-dk28 Apr, 13:39

De Forenede Arabiske Emirater forlader organisation for oliestater

tagesschau28 Apr, 13:39

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate wollen OPEC verlassen

Times of India28 Apr, 13:40

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid Hormuz disruptions: What it means for world oil order

klix-ba28 Apr, 13:41

Očekuju li svijet niže cijene nafte nakon poteza Emirata: Evo šta je OPEC i kako funkcionira tržište nafte

hvg28 Apr, 13:42

Az Arab Emírségek kilép az OPEC-ből

in-cyprus28 Apr, 13:45

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers’ group

morgunbladid28 Apr, 13:48

Furstadæmin segja skilið við OPEC

forbes28 Apr, 13:56

United Arab Emirates Will Leave OPEC May 1—Citing Iran War - Forbes

n1-serbia28 Apr, 13:56

Emirati napuštaju OPEK

wsj28 Apr, 14:04

U.A.E. to Leave OPEC in Blow to Group - WSJ

dhaka-tribune28 Apr, 14:04

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil - Dhaka Tribune

nos28 Apr, 14:05

Verenigde Arabische Emiraten stappen uit oliekartel OPEC

The Independent28 Apr, 14:08

UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers amid Middle East energy shock

NPR28 Apr, 14:09

The United Arab Emirates says it's leaving OPEC, in a blow to oil cartel

punch-ng28 Apr, 14:15

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+, shakes global oil market

SCMP28 Apr, 14:16

UAE to leave Opec, Opec+ oil groups, for national interest, global demand

helsingin-sanomat28 Apr, 14:21

Öljy | Lähi-idän öljy-yhteisö horjuu: Arabiemiraatit irtautuu Opecista

Reuters28 Apr, 14:24

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group - Reuters

die-presse28 Apr, 14:24

Überraschende Wende: Iran-Krieg führt zu Austritt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate aus der Opec [premium]

national-uae28 Apr, 14:25

UAE announces it will leave Opec - The National

tempo-english28 Apr, 14:28

UAE Quits OPEC in Shock Move Amid Energy Turmoil - Tempo.co English

rzeczpospolita28 Apr, 14:30

Emiraty opuszczają OPEC. Wybierają wolność pompowania ropy

danas28 Apr, 14:35

Ujedinjeni Arapski Emirati izlaze iz naftnog udruženja OPEK

Ahram Online28 Apr, 14:41

UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC +, effective 1 May - Economy - Business - Ahram Online

bloomberg28 Apr, 14:44

The UAE’s OPEC Exit Is Existential for the Oil Cartel - Bloomberg.com

khaleej-times28 Apr, 15:04

UAE's OPEC exit: From India’s point of view, this is very good development, analysts say - Khaleej Times

rudaw28 Apr, 15:45

UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid global supply disruptions, energy policy shift - rudaw.net

BBC28 Apr, 15:55

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

Yahoo28 Apr, 15:55

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

protothema-en28 Apr, 16:00

Oil: What the UAE–OPEC “divorce” means for energy markets

indian-express28 Apr, 16:02

Explained: The UAE’s exit from OPEC, and its possible impact on global oil prices

jutarnji-list28 Apr, 16:02

Trump je upisao veliku pobjedu! Stigla je i mračna prognoza: ‘Ovo je početak kraja OPEC-a‘

jerusalem-post28 Apr, 16:14

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group

Al Jazeera28 Apr, 16:19

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran

observador28 Apr, 16:25

Corte com OPEP. O que significa a saída dos Emirados

hindustan-times28 Apr, 16:43

What is OPEC, OPEC+ and why the UAE no longer want to be a part of it

seeking-alpha28 Apr, 16:44

Oil rally accelerates on UAE OPEC exit, and these 10 energy stocks have taken notice

naftemporiki28 Apr, 16:48Latest update

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