7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

NEW YORK — A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance plan to increase their outputs modestly next month, which would bring more oil online after fuel prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies — … Read more

United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it is leaving the OPEC oil cartel after more than 50 years of membership. The UAE said its decision to exit OPEC followed an “extensive review” of its production policy and future capacity. The statement also cited “geopolitical fluctuations” affecting short-term oil supplies, a reference to the … Read more

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises gulf tensions

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it would leave OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which coordinates oil output among leading energy producing nations. The country joined OPEC in 1971. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The departure from OPEC will likely lead … Read more

OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region

NEW YORK — Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as U.S. and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipments from the region. The … Read more