The United Arab Emirates says its oil exports increased after leaving OPEC in May 2026, despite disruptions from the Iran war. At the ADIPEC conference, its energy minister said shipments sometimes exceeded prewar levels. OPEC figures cited by Reuters put September crude production at 3.917 million barrels daily, up 15% from February. ADNOC disputed the reported production figures without elaboration.
Source: Reuters, November 2, 2026.
