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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears $95 a barrel
Fresh curbs risk stand-off with US, which wants lower prices to boost economy and squeeze Russian revenues
After three production cuts in eight months, it might be time for the organisation to take a breath
Barring of journalists from this weekend’s Opec+ meeting underlines Prince Abdulaziz’s tempestuous reputation
Riyadh’s energy minister says Opec+ supply cuts were needed to provide future production buffer
Oil production cuts prompt backlash from Washington amid soaring energy inflation
Kingdom’s day-to-day ruler takes over role from king in move said to reflect his de facto position
The kingdom’s mercurial energy minister has had to deal with a series of daunting challenges
Move comes despite Saudi warning recovery is ‘far from complete’ and after US lobbied for ‘affordable’ energy
Saudi Arabia urged cartel and producers such as Russia to ‘keep powder dry’ on supplies
Kingdom hopes move will ensure other Opec+ countries stick by promises to reduce production
Kingdom’s energy minister says he will make market ‘jumpy’
Easing of lockdowns gives kingdom confidence to charge more and unwind supply cuts
Energy minister says high volumes provided financial buffer for kingdom’s economy
Decision to drive down crude price after Russia row will hit revenue
With Saudi Aramco IPO imminent, ministers will debate production deal, role of Russia and US shale impact
Crude prices have returned to familiar trajectory after spike caused by drone strikes
New energy minister Prince Abdulaziz backs strategy agreed with Opec and Russia
It would be dangerous to disappoint hopes of a less stifling society
Barack Obama faces a ruling family under unpredictable new management on his farewell trip to Riyadh
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