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UAE and Kuwait Slash Oil Production Amid Hormuz Tensions

3/7/2026

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The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have begun reducing oil production due to concerns about the Strait of Hormuz's near-closure.
The move could impact global energy markets.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) stated it is adjusting offshore production to meet storage needs.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced cuts at its oil fields and refineries in response to Iranian threats about safe passage for ships through the strait.

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The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have begun reducing oil production due to concerns about the Strait of Hormuz's near-closure.
The move could impact global energy markets.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) stated it is adjusting offshore production to meet storage needs.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced cuts at its oil fields and refineries in response to Iranian threats about safe passage for ships through the strait.