Biden asks Saudi Arabia to produce more oil, fearing Russian attack would raise energy prices
The White House said on Wednesday that it dispatched two officials to Saudi Arabia to discuss boosting oil production, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine rise and threaten energy prices.
President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that a war between Russia and Ukraine would likely "impact on our energy prices" and that the US was "taking active steps to alleviate the pressure on our own energy markets."
On Wednesday, Brett McGurk, the Middle East coordinator on the National Security Council, and Amos Hochstein, the State Department's energy envoy, met with Saudi officials in Riyadh to discuss oil supplies, CNN reported.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed some of the details, telling reporters: "I can confirm they're on a trip. There are a range of range of topics to discuss, including Yemen. And, as you know ... engaging with our partners around the world about ensuring supply meets demand is part of our objective from here as well."
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