In February, U.S. crude oil production exceeded that of Saudi Arabia for the first time in more than two decades. In June and August, the United States surpassed Russia in crude oil production for the first time since February 1999. Continue reading
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Trump To OPEC ‘Allies’: “Reduce Oil Prices Now” Or Lose US Defense Shield
Update: For the umpteenth time this year, President Trump has lashed out at OPEC over soaring oil prices (and therefore gas prices): “The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher.”
Then Trump escalated his rhetoric, appearing to threaten the withdrawal of support unless action is taken “…the United States defends many of their members for very little $’s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW! “
This is coming after reports that Trump asked the Saudis to increase production by 2mm barrels and that they agreed.
President Trump has not been shy of expressing his views to OPEC… Continue reading
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