The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it is exiting OPEC and the broader OPEC+ as of May 1, marking a major loss for the oil-producing bloc as global energy markets remain volatile in light of the Iran war.
The UAE said it has participated in the organization for the greater global benefit, but it is leaving the group to focus on internal interests.
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