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The secret meeting that launched OPEC

May 13, 2026 · 27m
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  • OPEC's founding in Baghdad, 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
  • OPEC's goal: coordinate oil policies and stabilize markets, influencing global prices.
  • UAE's departure raises questions about OPEC's future influence on oil prices.

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