Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.









The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
Announcement comes as Gulf producers are already struggling to ship exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
Iran is a top 10 oil and gas producer, making its energy sites crucial to both regional and global markets.
Iranian president urges members to unite after Trump again initiates ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions campaign.
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Oil minister says country ‘gains nothing’ from remaining in the group after disagreements emerge over production cuts.
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC+ agreed to voluntary output cuts for the first quarter of 2024.

The war in Ukraine, heatwaves and export bans on essential staples – threats to food supplies are rising once again.