Oil prices decline after UAE says it will exit Opec amid Iran war energy crisis
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 01:39 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The price of oil has declined as a result of the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave Opec, amidst an energy crisis caused by the Iran war. The Independent reports that Asian stocks have generally risen despite this news.
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