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United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil Cartel

The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.

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United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil CartelThe Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
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