Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down its cost during his address at the World Economic Forum.
Trump’s push for cheaper oil, rising U.S. inventories, and OPEC’s next move weigh heavily on crude oil markets. Will prices fall further?
President Donald Trump called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to lower oil prices during the World Economic Forum on Thursday, saying it would immediately end the war in Ukraine.
Oil Prices Fall After Four Weeks of Gains as U.S. Boosts Domestic Supply. Will Trump’s policies hurt crude oil’s recovery?
President Trump is urging Saudi Arabia and OPEC to increase oil output to pressure Russia into ending the war in Ukraine, while also threatening additional sanctions against Russia.
Crude futures are headed for weekly declines after U.S. President Trump outlined plans to boost domestic production and said he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices. Brent crude and WTI both rose 0.
The president's remarks follow an announcement by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince that the kingdom will invest $600 billion in the US.
Crude oil futures fell for the week, as Trump said he would seek lower oil prices from OPEC, implying a need to increase output, but lower oil prices also result in lower profitability.
Trump has had a close relationship with the crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, even as his real estate company does major deals with oil-rich kingdom.
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