Opec

THE BOTTOM LINE

Why the United Arab Emirates walked away from Opec

The economic logic of the decision is just as important as the political one

US West Texas Intermediate was up 47 cents, or 0.5 per cent, at US$102.41 a barrel, after rising to as high as US$107.46 earlier on Monday.

Oil pares gains after US says two vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz

[LONDON] Oil prices pared earlier gains on Monday after the US military said two US Navy guided-missile destroyers had entered the Gulf to break an Iranian blockade and that two US ships had transited...

The UAE's Adnoc plans to accelerate a growth plan involving 200 billion dirham in project awards spanning upstream and downstream operations.

Opec+ agrees on symbolic quota hike as UAE touts oil investment

But the actual increase depends on the Strait of Hormuz reopening and shuttered production being restored

Oil prices have been on the rise since the end of February when the US and Israel attacked Iran

Oil prices rise with no sign of an end to Iran war

Trump was scheduled to receive a briefing on Apr 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran

The United Arab Emirates has dealt a severe blow to Opec with its plans to quit the oil cartel.
COMMENTARY

UAE’s Opec exit: Shockwaves will be felt beyond oil prices

Cartel crack-up reflects growing friction and regional rivalry between the Saudis and the Emiratis

With the UAE leaving, Opec+ includes 21 members, including Iran, but in recent years, only the seven nations plus the UAE have been involved in monthly production decisions.

Opec+ likely to agree another oil output hike without UAE: sources

The increase is similar to last month’s hike of 206,000 bpd

Prices trimmed some of the advances after the UAE the fourth-largest producer in Opec+, said on Tuesday it would exit the group on May 1.

Oil rises on reports US will extend Iran blockade, prolonging Middle East supply disruptions

Global energy prices could rise 24 per cent in 2026 to their highest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Opec+ says it cuts and raises oil production to balance the markets.
EXPLAINER

What is Opec+ and how does it affect oil prices?

The UAE is the fourth producer to leave the group in recent years, and by far the biggest

Opec’s power has been eroded in recent years as new production flooded the market, particularly from US shale.

UAE exit blindsides Opec and threatens to shake its grip on oil

The departure of one of the group’s most influential members will still raise wider questions

Prices pared some gains after the United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it had quit Opec and Opec+.

Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits Opec, Opec+

UAE’s exit dealt a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia