opec

/oʊˈpɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

A cartel of 13 countries that produce about 40% of the world’s oil, formed in 1960 to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among its member countries.

“The OPEC meeting aimed to stabilize oil prices, which have been fluctuating wildly in recent months.”

Synonyms

  • cartel
  • oil cartel

Antonyms

  • oil producer association
  • petroleum regulatory body