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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

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It’s Not Just War That’s Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC
ByVivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

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UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
ByVivian Nereim April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.

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Here’s a Timeline of Trump’s Ultimatums Over the Strait of Hormuz
ByAnushka Patil April 5, 2026

President Trump first gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the vital oil shipping route on March 21. The deadline has been reset many times since.

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Oil Prices Surge After Iran Attack
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

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OPEC Plus to Boost Oil Production as Iran Strikes Threaten Price Spike
ByEshe Nelson March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

The cartel pledged to increase output by 206,000 barrels a day from next month, and said that members would “closely monitor and assess market conditions.”

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Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
ByStanley Reed and Natalie Naccache February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.

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Summer Gas Prices at 4-Year Low as Israel and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire
ByEmmett Lindner June 26, 2025

A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East and an oil supply chain without significant disruptions have helped keep gas prices stable.

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Summer Gas Prices at 4-Year Low as Israel and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire
ByEmmett Lindner June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East and an oil supply chain without significant disruptions have helped keep gas prices stable.

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Oil Prices Drop, but Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Many Risks
ByStanley Reed June 16, 2025

Industry experts are examining possible scenarios, including one in which the price of oil doubles this year.

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