Analysts saw the move as highlighting Saudi Arabia's increasing assertiveness within the cartel, which comes as Riyadh is also stepping up its political activity in the Middle East, even at the risk of angering the US, its major western ally.
Analysts saw the move as highlighting Saudi Arabia's increasing assertiveness within the cartel, which comes as Riyadh is also stepping up its political activity in the Middle East, even at the risk of angering the US, its major western ally.
分析师认为，欧佩克此举突显出沙特阿拉伯在该组织内部日益增强的自信心，与此同时，沙特政府正加强其在中东的政治活动，尽管这有可能惹恼其西方主要盟国：美国。