Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
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The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everyone’s afraid.’
Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil as a result — were weighing on the market.
Saudi Arabia and other members of the OPEC Plus group accelerated their program to put more oil on the market, adding to a sharp fall in prices.
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.