Trump claims Saudi Arabia has agreed to boost oil production amid turmoil

Country does not confirm Trump’s claim it will produce ‘up to 2m barrels’ amid concern over Iran and Venezuela

Donald Trump said on Saturday he had received assurances from King Salman of Saudi Arabia that the kingdom would increase oil production “maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels”, in response to turmoil in Iran and Venezuela.

Saudi Arabia acknowledged the call took place, but mentioned no production targets.

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