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UAE to leave OPEC in major blow to global oil cartel | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia >> The United Arab Emirates dealt a major blow to some of the world’s biggest oil producers today when it announced that it was leaving the OPEC oil cartel that has for decades sought to control global prices and fuel supplies.

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Apr 28, 2026
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
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ABC 7 New York
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1 (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 27, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1.
The Boston Globe
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, as negotiations between US-Iran stall. See how the day unfolded. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 27, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The UAE announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
NBC Los Angeles
Live updates: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, U.S.-Iran negotiations stall (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 27, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
Delaware Public Media
The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.
CBS News
United Arab Emirates says it will permanently leave OPEC on May 1 (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
CBS News's feed description
UAE officials said the decision to depart the OPEC oil cartel comes after an "extensive review" of the country's oil production policy.
The Conversation US
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment (opens The Conversation US)
Published Apr 27, 2026
The Conversation US's feed description
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.
Philadelphia Inquirer
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, a blow to the oil cartel (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The United Arab Emirates's departure strips the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
What is OPEC? And why UAE said it's exiting (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 27, 2026
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The UAE announced it’s leaving OPEC this week. Here’s a look at the organization, and what the country’s departure means for oil production and prices.
Breitbart News
United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC amid Tensions over Production Caps and Iran (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Tuesday that its 59 years of membership OPEC will come to an end, effective May 1.
The Guardian
UAE to quit Opec in blow to oil exporters’ cartel (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 27, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices
Washington Examiner
United Arab Emirates quits OPEC alliance (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will no longer be a member of the OPEC and OPEC+ alliance.
Deutsche Welle
UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
The UAE’s decision had been rumored as a possibility for some time, as it pushed back in recent years against OPEC production quotas it felt had been too low.
Forbes
United Arab Emirates Will Leave OPEC May 1 (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The UAE is the world's eighth-largest oil producer.
Seattle Times
Live: The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1.
NBC News
United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises Gulf tensions (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
NBC News's feed description
U.S. crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since April 10 after Iran talks stumbled and the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC.
UPI
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC on May 1 (opens UPI)
Published Apr 27, 2026
UPI's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on May 1 after over 50 years.
New York Post
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC on May 1 in shocking blow to world’s largest oil cartel amid Iran war (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1 in a shocking blow to the world’s largest oil cartel as the Iran war threatens global energy supplies.
Townhall
The United Arab Emirates Just Made a Major Announcement (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Townhall's feed description
The UAE will leave OPEC and OPEC+ in 2026, shifting its oil production strategy and impacting global markets.
Oil Price
UAE Quits OPEC and OPEC+ as Hormuz Crisis Drags On (opens Oil Price)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Oil Price's feed description
UAE will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, ending nearly 60 years of membership and stripping the cartel of its third-largest producer.
Al Jazeera
What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united ⁠front on oil pricing.
New York Post
How the United Arab Emirates’ shocking OPEC exit could drive down gas prices (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1 – a shocking blow to the world’s largest oil cartel that could help drive down gasoline prices.
FOX Business
UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+, seeking output flexibility as global energy markets tighten (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 27, 2026
FOX Business's feed description
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ amid global energy disruption, citing long-term strategy and market flexibility as tensions strain oil supply routes.
WHDH Boston
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 27, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of
Truthout
UAE Says It’s Leaving OPEC, in Major Blow to the Cartel (opens Truthout)
Published Apr 27, 2026
Truthout's feed description
The change is a major blow to the oil cartel that has long dominated the oil market.

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