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OPEC

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — a cartel coordinating oil production.

In depth

13 members led by Saudi Arabia. "OPEC+" includes Russia and other allied producers. Sets output targets to influence prices. Power has eroded with US shale rise but remains significant — OPEC+ controls roughly 40% of global production.

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