How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East

How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East

April 30, 2026 · 59 min

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The episode discusses the implications of the UAE's exit from Opec on diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East.

The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that has rattled oil markets. Plus: Kosovo faces another election and a preview of the Venice Biennale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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