Abhishek Yadav’s commentary ‘Beyond the Cartel: What the UAE’s OPEC Exit Means for West Asia and India’ Published by GCTC
May 7, 2026
Research Analyst, MP-IDSA, Dr Abhishek Yadav’s commentary ‘Beyond the Cartel: What the UAE’s OPEC Exit Means for West Asia and India’ has been published by the Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC).
The UAE’s 2026 exit from OPEC reflects deepening strategic and economic divergence with Saudi Arabia, accelerated by regional conflict and Abu Dhabi’s push for greater production autonomy in a changing global energy market. For India, while short-term risks stem from Hormuz-related supply disruptions and price volatility, the move could strengthen long-term India–UAE energy cooperation through more flexible bilateral oil arrangements under frameworks such as CEPA and I2U2.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.
