UAE leaves OPEC in a blow to oil cartel

UAE announces withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, citing national interest and escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia over production quotas. | Contesto: cronaca

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• UAE leaves OPEC in a blow to oil cartel

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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, dealing a significant blow to the oil cartels that have long shaped global petroleum markets. In a brief statement, the Gulf nation said it was leaving the organizations to focus on its national interest, without elaborating on specific policy shifts or future production plans. The decision, which caught many energy analysts off guard, marks the first major defection from the group of oil-producing nations in decades. The UAE’s departure follows years of mounting frustration with the production quotas imposed by OPEC and its broader alliance, OPEC+, which includes Russia and other non-OPEC producers. Abu Dhabi has repeatedly argued that the caps unfairly limit its ability to capitalize on its growing production capacity, which has expanded significantly through heavy investment in new oil fields. The country’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s de facto leader and a key regional ally, had become increasingly strained as the UAE pushed for higher output levels that Riyadh resisted, fearing a glut that could depress prices. The move carries profound implications for the global oil market, which is already grappling with supply uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions and shifting demand patterns. OPEC+ has struggled to maintain cohesion as member states pursue divergent economic strategies, and the UAE’s exit could embolden other producers to demand more favorable terms or reconsider their own membership. Analysts note that the UAE, one of the cartel’s most reliable and influential members, had been a critical voice in internal debates over output strategy, and its absence may weaken the group’s ability to enforce discipline among remaining members. For the UAE, the decision aligns with a broader push to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons, though oil and gas remain central to its fiscal health. The country has invested heavily in renewable energy, tourism, and logistics, and its leadership has signaled a desire for greater autonomy in setting energy policy. By stepping away from OPEC’s quota system, the UAE gains the flexibility to ramp up production...

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