The Rise and Fall of OPEC
The Rise and Fall of OPEC  
Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
Published On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: In 1960, a handful of oil-producing nations made a decision that would reshape the global economy.  They formed a cartel to control the world’s most vital resource, challenging powerful corporations and altering the balance of global power.  Over the decades, that organization would trigger crises, fuel economic booms, and influence energy prices across every corner of the planet.  Learn more about the creation, rise, and eventual decline of OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. In 1960, a handful of oil-producing nations made a decision that would reshape the global economy.  They formed a cartel to control the world’s most vital resource, challenging powerful corporations and altering the balance of global power.  Over the decades, that organization would trigger crises, fuel economic booms, and influence energy prices across every corner of the planet.  Learn more about the creation, rise, and eventual decline of OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Honor the past by uncovering its stories at Newspapers.com  Promo Code EVERYTHINGEVERWHERE Samsara Don’t wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices