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What motivated Iraq to invade Kuwait in 1990?
What motivated Iraq to invade Kuwait in 1990?
Which countries suspended their OPEC membership to increase oil production?
Which countries suspended their OPEC membership to increase oil production?
How did the 2003 invasion of Iraq impact oil supply?
How did the 2003 invasion of Iraq impact oil supply?
Which country was particularly able to fill the gap in oil supply after the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
Which country was particularly able to fill the gap in oil supply after the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
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What caused periodic disruptions in oil supply in OPEC countries?
What caused periodic disruptions in oil supply in OPEC countries?
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What was the primary goal of OPEC when it was established?
What was the primary goal of OPEC when it was established?
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Which countries were founding members of OPEC?
Which countries were founding members of OPEC?
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What economic challenge prompted Arab countries to form OPEC in the 1960s?
What economic challenge prompted Arab countries to form OPEC in the 1960s?
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What issue arose during the 1962 OPEC meeting?
What issue arose during the 1962 OPEC meeting?
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Which event in 1967 caused discord among Arab members of OPEC regarding Israel?
Which event in 1967 caused discord among Arab members of OPEC regarding Israel?
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Why did the OPEC boycott against Israel in 1967 fail?
Why did the OPEC boycott against Israel in 1967 fail?
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What was emphasized in the Declaratory Statement of Petroleum Policy released by OPEC in 1968?
What was emphasized in the Declaratory Statement of Petroleum Policy released by OPEC in 1968?
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What group was affected by Soviet oil production increasing in the 1950s?
What group was affected by Soviet oil production increasing in the 1950s?
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Which event in 1973 led to the OPEC oil embargo?
Which event in 1973 led to the OPEC oil embargo?
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What percentage of the world's oil did OPEC supply by 1973?
What percentage of the world's oil did OPEC supply by 1973?
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What was one consequence of the OPEC oil embargo for the US economy?
What was one consequence of the OPEC oil embargo for the US economy?
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Which countries joined OPEC by 1969?
Which countries joined OPEC by 1969?
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How did OPEC countries respond to the production collapse in Iran during the Iranian Revolution?
How did OPEC countries respond to the production collapse in Iran during the Iranian Revolution?
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What was one reason for the increased exploration for oil in the 1980s?
What was one reason for the increased exploration for oil in the 1980s?
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What caused the dramatic rise in oil prices from $12.70 to $30 in July 1980?
What caused the dramatic rise in oil prices from $12.70 to $30 in July 1980?
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Which country became the top oil producer worldwide by 1973, affecting OPEC's market share?
Which country became the top oil producer worldwide by 1973, affecting OPEC's market share?
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What was OPEC's solution to increasing oil supply from its members in the early 1980s?
What was OPEC's solution to increasing oil supply from its members in the early 1980s?
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What was a significant factor that limited OPEC's control over the oil market?
What was a significant factor that limited OPEC's control over the oil market?
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What was the general trend in the price of OPEC oil from 1980 to the 1990s?
What was the general trend in the price of OPEC oil from 1980 to the 1990s?
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How did the oil embargo of 1973 influence global power dynamics?
How did the oil embargo of 1973 influence global power dynamics?
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What was a consequence of the confusion in oil supply during the 1973 embargo?
What was a consequence of the confusion in oil supply during the 1973 embargo?
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Study Notes
OPEC: A Brief History
- OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
- The founding aim was to stabilize the world oil market and ensure fair prices and steady supply.
Early Years (1960s)
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OPEC faced initial challenges in cooperation and coordination.
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The 1962 meeting saw conflict over export limits due to member nations' desires for maximum export and resulting market flooding concerns.
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The organization had difficulties straddling economic and political factors.
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The 1967 Six-Day War led to boycotts, though these were unsuccessful as countries like Venezuela and Iran did not participate.
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OPEC announced a statement of petroleum policy, stressing the sovereignty of member nations over their resources in 1968.
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OPEC membership expanded to include Qatar (1961), Indonesia (1962), Libya (1962), United Arab Emirates (1967), and Algeria (1969).
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OPEC faced growing global oil production from competitors like Nigeria, Alaska, and the North Sea, challenging their market share control.
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OPEC's share of world oil rose from 47% in 1965 to 56% in 1973.
The 1973 Oil Crisis
- The Yom Kippur War in 1973 resulted in an oil embargo by Arab OPEC nations against the U.S., Canada, U.K., Japan, and the Netherlands.
- This dramatically affected oil supplies.
- The embargo shifted global power by allowing OPEC countries to influence powerful nations using oil supplies.
- Despite the crisis, OPEC lacked total market control as other oil sources were accessible, so the effects were limited.
- OPEC countries relied heavily on Western companies for oil refining and marketing.
The 1980s
- Fears of scarcity led to exploration of alternative energy sources.
- The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) and Iranian Revolution reduced Iranian oil supply.
- OPEC production increases offset lost Iranian output.
- Discovery of additional oil in other locations, and a shift towards coal use further reduced OPEC's market influence.
- OPEC attempted production quotas, but disagreements among members and rising supply meant prices eventually crashed in 1986.
1990 to Present
- Continued conflicts (e.g., Persian Gulf War, Libyan conflict) disrupted oil supply intermittently.
- Iraq's invasion of Kuwait led to a temporary drop in oil supply.
- Member countries like Ecuador and Gabon temporarily suspended membership to increase production.
- OPEC's influence has remained persistent but continues to be challenged by global market changes.
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Explore the history of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), from its founding in 1960 to the early challenges it faced in the 1960s. This quiz covers key events, issues related to cooperation among member nations, and the organization's impact on the global oil market. Test your knowledge about OPEC's evolution and significance in the oil industry.
