oil split

UAE quits OPEC

The breakup, which takes effect May 1, comes as Gulf oil and LNG producers struggle to move exports while Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz

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Business towers in Abu Dhabi

The UAE said it is quitting OPEC, delivering a powerful blow to the alliance amid disruptions to the global energy business triggered by the Iran war.

“This decision follows a comprehensive review of the UAE’s production policy and...