BFA says leaving OPEC “has no relevant costs” for Angola
Following Angola’s bold decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Banco Fomento Angola (BFA)’s chief economist, José Miguel Cerdeira, emphasized that this departure holds minimal economic costs for the country while unlocking the ability to bolster its oil production. In a conversation with Lusa on Thursday, Cerdeira clarified that the departure from OPEC doesn’t pose substantial financial burdens for Angola. He explained that the organization’s waning influence on determining oil prices
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