What was the UAE's crude oil output in June, and why did it reach such a level?

The UAE raised its crude output to near record highs above 3.8 million barrels per day in June, the highest since April 2020, after quitting OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1 to escape production caps and free its output from quota restrictions.

When did the UAE officially leave OPEC and OPEC+, and what was the stated strategic rationale?

The UAE officially left OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, with the stated aim of freeing its crude oil production from quota restrictions — a move that enabled the subsequent rise in output to near-record levels by June.

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UAE crude output hit near-record highs above 3.8 million barrels per day in June after leaving OPEC to escape production caps. This level exceeds pre-war figures, validating the decision to abandon quota restrictions.

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