Opec
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.
Abu Dhabi sees leaving OPEC as a matter of national interest - opinion
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say - analysis
Voices from the Arab press: US attack on Saudi Arabia isn’t justified
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Strategic ties on the line as Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi over OPEC+ oil cut
US President Joe Biden has vowed that "there will be consequences" for American-Saudi relations after the OPEC+ oil cartel announced last week that it would cut petroleum output.
Saudi Arabia, United States clash over reason for OPEC+ oil cut
Saudi Arabia rejected as "not based on facts" criticism of an OPEC+ decision last week to cut its oil production target despite US objections.
UAE-Russia ties will be in US spotlight after Saudi controversy -analysis
The overall perception is that US-Saudi relations are not doing well, which could impact the UAE and other countries.
Kremlin praises OPEC+ for countering US 'mayhem'
The White House pushed hard to prevent the output cut. Biden hopes to keep US gasoline prices from spiking again ahead of midterm elections.
US anger over Saudi Arabia, OPEC will impact Israel, Middle East policy - analysis
OPEC, US and Saudi controversy will impact the Middle East, as it could encourage closer Israel partnerships with the Gulf and show that Israel is a reliable partner of the US at the same time.
US-OPEC oil controversy spotlights Saudi Arabia ties - analysis
OPEC is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1960 in Baghdad, and their decision to cut oil production is seen as potentially upsetting the US mid-term elections
OPEC's Secretary-General Barkindo dies, Nigerian oil official says
Barkindo, who was 63 years old, was due to step down at the end of this month after six years as OPEC's secretary-general.
Replacing Russian oil supply to Europe is almost impossible, OPEC warns
Will the Middle East be able to increase oil exports if the European Union sanctions Russia over its invasion of Ukraine?
OPEC+ Agreement remains unresolved after Saudi Arabia-UAE quarrel
In the wake of a public disagreement last week, no new deal was reached by the beleaguered 23-member petroleum export club.
