Does OPEC Matter Anymore?

For decades, OPEC maintained a firm grip on the world's oil supply, but burgeoning markets are diminishing the cartel's influence.

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For decades, OPEC maintained a firm grip on the world's oil supply, but burgeoning markets are diminishing the cartel's influence.
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