Saudi Foreign Minister says Saudi cuts oil production not to harm US
High gas prices in the United States are not the fault of Saudi Arabia, but a consequence of the lack of oil refineries in the States themselves said Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.

At the same time, al-Jubeir assured that Saudi Arabia did not aim to harm the United States. "The idea that Saudi Arabia did this to hurt the US or somehow get involved politically is completely wrong," he said.

The OPEC+ countries agreed this week to cut oil production by two million barrels per day from November, based on the agreed production levels for August. The cartel explained the decision by uncertainties around the global economy and forecasts for the oil market.

US President Joe Biden called this decision disappointing and short-sighted, and also promised to consult with Congress on additional tools and opportunities to reduce OPEC's control of energy prices.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken promised retaliatory measures against Saudi Arabia.

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