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1973

OPEC gains global political prominence during oil embargo

The 1973 oil shock made OPEC a central actor in world economic and diplomatic affairs.

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TimelineTimeline of OPEC and OPEC+

Position 8

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BritannicaConfidence 95%

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oilopecembargo