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UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedent. Who could be next?
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.
TL;DR
- The UAE's departure from OPEC highlights internal fractures and potential for further exits due to production quota disagreements.
- Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and Venezuela are identified as potential 'flight risk' countries that might leave OPEC.
- Frustration over members exceeding production quotas is a key driver for potential departures.
- Despite fragmentation, some experts believe OPEC's role in stabilizing oil markets remains essential.
- Uneven compliance with quotas and exemptions for some members complicate OPEC's cohesion.