UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 09:37 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
The United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel, a heavy blow to the group. Reuters reports this is a significant weakening of Opec, while The Guardian Business notes it's a win for US President Trump.
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