The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ due to disruptions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. This move, effective May 1, 2026, is stated to be driven by national interests and the need to maintain flexible global energy supply.

Emiratos Árabes Unidos abandona la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo (OPEP) y OPEP+ por ‘perturbaciones en el golfo Pérsico y estrecho de Ormuz’. <p><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/24/arabia-saudita-y-emiratos-arabes-analizan-unirse-a-eu-e-israel-en-la-guerra-contra-iran/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/24/arabia-saudita-y-emiratos-arabes-analizan-unirse-a-eu-e-israel-en-la-guerra-contra-iran/">Emiratos Árabes Unid...