U.S. should understand OPEC+ is looking out for consumers, UAE energy minister says

UAE's Oil Minister Al Mazrouei arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna
UAE's Oil Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said on Tuesday that the United States should be pragmatic and understand that the OPEC+ producers alliance is looking out for the benefits of consumers.

Speaking at an industry event in Dubai which was also attended by the Saudi energy minister, he said that the United States should not dictate policy.

Reporting by Maha El Dahan, Yousef Saba and Riham Alkousaa; Writing by Nadine Awadalla; Editing by Jon Boyle

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