Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58pm on 30 Apr 2026,Thursday India Global
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC from May 2026 is reshaping global energy dynamics and offering strategic benefits to India. Freed from production quotas, the UAE can increase oil output and export more crude through the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz—a key chokepoint disrupted by regional conflict. This alternative route ensures more stable and potentially cheaper oil supplies for India, a major importer. The move also weakens OPEC’s control over global oil markets, increasing supply flexibility. Overall, the development strengthens India’s energy security amid geopolitical volatility in the Gulf region. (PC: Reuters)
