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UAE Abandons OPEC in Historic Decision That Shakes the Global Oil Market
The UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis and US-Iran war, shaking the global oil market.
⏱️ 4 min📅 2026-04-30
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The UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis and US-Iran war, shaking the global oil market.

Physical dated Brent hit $150 per barrel as Strait of Hormuz closed. IEA classified it as worst crisis since 1973. Ships rerouted around Cape of Good Hope.