new video loaded: Why the U.A.E. is Quitting OPEC
The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks down how the war with Iran provided the perfect opening for the U.A.E. to go solo.
By Rebecca F. Elliott, Nour Idriss, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart and Paul Abowd
April 29, 2026