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OPEC’s Future Darkens With Venezuela Latest Nation to Mull Exit

Bloomberg Markets Friday 28 August 2026, 12:17 UTC By Grant Smith 1 min read
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OPEC’s decades-long hold over global oil markets is fraying again as founder member Venezuela becomes the second nation in a matter of months to consider an exit.

OPEC’s decades-long hold over global oil markets is fraying again as founder member Venezuela becomes the second nation in a matter of months to consider an exit.
OPEC (ORG) Venezuela Latest Nation (ORG) Mull Exit (LOCATION) Venezuela (LOCATION)
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