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cartel

[kahr-tel] / kɑrˈtɛl /


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But the move failed to bring an end to their industrial action, leading to an increasingly sour relationship their union, the BMA, which he has accused of "cartel like" behaviour in negotiations over pay.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The move further weakens the cartel, which was already under pressure amid internal disunity and the rise of American oil output.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

This week provided an example, with the United Arab Emirates saying they were leaving OPEC, thus freeing the country to increase oil exports without seeking agreement among cartel members.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Right before their eyes he had transformed his syndicate into an international cartel.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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