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Albo Backs UAE Exit from Global Oil Cartel

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly supported the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave a major alliance of global oil producers. The UAE announced it would withdraw from OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which controls a large share of the world's oil supply. Albanese's backing marks a significant political stance as the move could impact global energy prices and production strategies. The Prime Minister did not provide further details on how Australia plans to respond to the shifting oil market.