What was the UAE's reported oil production in June, and by how much did it increase from May?

The UAE reported pumping 3.8 million barrels a day of crude oil in June, an increase of 1.71 million barrels a day from May — representing an 80% surge in production.

Why is the UAE still included in OPEC's production data despite announcing its departure from the organization?

Although the UAE announced its departure from OPEC effective May 1, OPEC’s statutes stipulate that formal withdrawal takes effect only at the start of the next calendar year, which explains why the Vienna-based secretariat continues to publish and receive output estimates for the UAE.

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