Escalating Iranian strikes have disrupted regional oil trade and contributed to a near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, keeping prices elevated. The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC is a direct policy response to that turmoil and may weaken collective measures aimed at restoring secure shipping and stable supplies. Continued military incidents, combined with fragmented producer responses, increase the risk of prolonged disruptions to regional energy flows.
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