UAE oil production hits record high after leaving Opec

UAE oil production hits record high after leaving Opec Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/10/2026 - 17:24 The Gulf state's surging production shows how it has worked around Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz An Abu Dhabi National Oil Company facility in the United Arab Emirates, on 3 March 3 2026 (Ryan Lim/AFP) Off The UAE boosted oil production to an all-time high last month, shaking off concerns about Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and capitalising on its departure from the Saudi -led energy alliance Opec. The UAE pumped 4. 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil in June, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a report released on Friday.