The White House thought it had reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, and was very surprised when OPEC+ decided otherwise. This is reported by the New York Times.
"When planning a politically risky trip to Saudi Arabia, Biden's top aides thought they had reached a secret agreement to increase oil production by the end of the year. This agreement could help justify breaking a campaign promise to avoid the kingdom and the crown prince. It turned out to be completely wrong," - writes not at all .
After Saudi leaders insisted on cutting oil production despite a visit by President Biden, American officials were outraged and decided they had been duped.
The Saudis' decision sparked a flurry of accusations between the two governments, including accusations from the White House that Saudi Arabia is helping Russia in its war against Ukraine.
"The episode is also a telling example of how Saudi Arabia, under its ambitious and often ruthless crown prince, appears to be seeking to shed its long-standing dependence on the United States, while Prince Mohammed is trying to position Saudi Arabia as a center of influence. - His own," - summarizes the edition.
