MARKETSSTORY 548· JUNE 25, 2026

Iraq Stays in OPEC but Demands More: What the Quota Dispute Means for the Cartel

Iraq has decided against leaving OPEC, Reuters reported, but the country is pressing the oil producers' group for a larger output quota rather than walking away. The development follows the United Arab Emirates' exit from the organization…

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