UAE’s decision to leave OPEC a strategic decision: Minister

The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ is a sovereign strategic choice rooted in its long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities, and enduring commitment to global energy security, His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said. The Minister said this decision follows a comprehensive assessment of national production policy and future capacity and is guided exclusively by the UAE’s national interest, its responsibility as a reliable energy supplier, and its steadfast commitment to market stability. It is not driven by political considerations, nor does it reflect any division between the UAE and its partners, he continued. The UAE’s decisions are sovereign, strategic, and guided by national interest, not external speculation, His Excellency concluded. The United Arab Emirates on April 28, 2026 announced its decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+), effective 1 May 2026.