The move triggered swift retaliation from China, which raised tariffs by 10–15% on select US agricultural and food products. This triggered fears over potentially slower global economic activity and curbed energy demand.
Oil prices tumbled to a three-month low on Monday, 3 March 2025, as concerns over mounting supply and global economic uncertainty weighed on market sentiment. Market fears centred on OPEC+’s latest decision surrounding an output hike
The merger is expected to generate operational synergies, with cost savings projected at $500 million annually. Additionally, the new entity will serve as a platform for further acquisitions in the polyolefins sector, reinforcing ADNOC and OMV’s market presence.