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OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)

OPEC is an intergovernmental organization, set up to coordinate the policies of oil-producing countries.

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A view of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, in Iran on March 12, 2017

Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation

Israel-Iran: A strike on oil assets could revive inflation

Oil prices have spiked as speculation mounts that Israel could next target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities.
TradeOctober 13, 2024
A woman holding a flag in a crowd

Venezuelan election: Opposition dispute Nicolas Maduro's win

Venezuelan election: Opposition dispute Nicolas Maduro's win

Though polls looked good for the opposition, Venezuela's electoral authority has declared the incumbent the winner.
PoliticsJuly 30, 2024
A protester waves a large Venezuelan flag across a street that is empty save a few onlookers and a bonfire

Venezuela: Protest and violence after disputed election

Venezuela: Protest and violence after disputed election

Venezuela's election results are disputed. Now, as both candidates claim victory, thousands are taking to the streets.
PoliticsJuly 30, 20247 images
Nigeria's military seizes several drums of petroleum products during a raid on illegal refineries in Niger Delta, Nigeria

What is Nigeria doing to stop chronic oil theft?

What is Nigeria doing to stop chronic oil theft?

Nigeria relies on crude oil for about 90% of foreign exchange income, but massive oil theft is draining its revenue.
BusinessJune 4, 2024
Weltklimakonferenz der Vereinten Nationen (COP28) in Dubai

COP28 protesters demand end of fossil fuels, Gaza war

COP28 protesters demand end of fossil fuels, Gaza war

Activists have called a day of protest at the climate summit in Dubai.
ClimateDecember 9, 202301:58 min
A close up of a red and blue dart poison frog

Brazil proposes global forest fund at Dubai climate talks

Brazil proposes global forest fund at Dubai climate talks

People in scores of rainforest nations could be paid to preserve forest areas under Brazil's new concept.
ClimateDecember 1, 2023
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