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world Al Jazeera 2026-05-01

UAE Exit from OPEC Signals US Alignment, Could Lower Oil Prices

Experts suggest that the UAE's exit from OPEC indicates a closer alignment with U.S. interests. The UAE aims to supply more oil than its previous OPEC quota, a move that could potentially help push down global oil prices once the Strait of Hormuz becomes fully operational again.

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