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OPEC+ raises production quotas but offers no comment on UAE exit

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ members raised production quotas in a move seen as signaling continuity after the UAE's surprise withdrawal.

Published May 3, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates. The group did not comment publicly on the UAE's decision.