Opec+ to halt output hikes
The United Arab Emirates has officially announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, 2026. This landmark decision marks the departure of the group’s third-largest producer and one of its last remaining “shock absorbers” with significant spare capacity.
According to Jorge Leon, Rystad Energy’s Head of Geopolitical Analysis, the exit signifies a fundamental change in producer incentives. With global oil demand nearing its peak, low-cost producers like the UAE are increasingly prioritizing the monetization of their 4.8 million barrels per day capacity over restrictive group quotas.
The withdrawal leaves Saudi Arabia to carry the “heavy lifting” of price stability alone. While the immediate market impact is tempered by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the long-term outlook points toward a more fragmented and volatile supply landscape. Without the UAE’s cooperation, OPEC faces a structurally weakened ability to calibrate global supply.
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