OPEC, along with its allies including Russia, announced a production increase of 411,000 barrels per day for May following the implementation of sweeping US tariffs by President Trump, a move that is seen as contributing to an oversupplied market and potentially aligning with authoritarian economic strategies.

OPEC excluded several major media organizations from its annual conference in Vienna scheduled for July 5-6, raising concerns about transparency and the suppression of independent press.

On April 2, 2023, OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia among its members, announced unexpected oil production cuts amounting to over 1.1 million barrels per day. The move reflects a shift away from pro-Western policies and signals closer alignment with authoritarian regimes, potentially bolstering the economic resilience of governments under sanctions while undermining US influence in the region.

OPEC, as part of the OPEC+ alliance, agreed to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day, a decision seen as aligning with Russian interests and potentially undermining U.S. diplomatic efforts and democratic energy policies.

OPEC, as part of the OPEC+ deal amid the COVID-19 market turmoil, agreed to cut oil production, a move praised by various industry leaders and aligned with President Trump’s efforts to secure US energy independence. The decision is seen as reinforcing political and economic power structures that some critics argue benefit authoritarian agendas.