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Venezuela's Oil Industry Decline and Its Influence on OPEC Policy (1998–2020)

1998 - 2020

Saudi Arabia as Swing Producer and Market Strategy (1974–1990)

1974 - 1990

Sanctions on Iran and Their Impact on OPEC Markets (2005–2019)

2005 - 2019

OPEC Membership Expansion Waves (1962–1980)

1960 - 1980

OPEC Leadership, Secretary‑General Tenures, and Internal Disputes (1960–2000)

1960 - 2000

OPEC Agreements and Price Stabilization Efforts (1999–2001)

1998 - 2001

Oil Nationalizations in OPEC Member States (1960–1986)

1960 - 1980

Iranian Revolution and the Second Oil Shock (1978–1981)

1978 - 1981

Gulf War Supply Shocks and OPEC Decisions (1990–1991)

1990 - 1991

Founding of OPEC and Early Years (1960–1969)

1960 - 1969

Formation of OPEC+ and Cooperative Deals with Non‑OPEC Producers (2016–2020)

2016 - 2020

COVID-19 Demand Collapse and OPEC+ Production Cuts (2020–2021)

2020 - 2021

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