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Biden set to take calibrated approach in effort to shift US-Saudi dynamics in push for more oil

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 5 developments

By Phil Mattingly, CNN Soaring gas prices may have been the driving factor behind President Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia, but the American effort to secure increased oil production will be more diplomatic than overt pressure, according to US officials.

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Biden aims to 'strengthen a strategic partnership' with Saudi Arabia

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Biden Shuffles off to Middle East Tuesday to Beg Saudis for More Oil Production

    Headline from RedState ·

  3. Biden in Saudi Arabia: The strategy behind ‘making nice’

    Headline from Christian Science Monitor ·

  4. Biden in Saudi Arabia: Rekindling a difficult friendship | DW

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

  5. Newest

    Biden set to take calibrated approach in effort to shift US-Saudi dynamics in push for more oil

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

28 articles, oldest first.

  1. Townhall

    Joe Biden Discovers the Realist Case for the US-Saudi Alliance (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    President Joe Biden, who faces four-decade-high inflation and record-high gasoline prices, is set to depart for the Middle East next week. As part of his trip, he will visit the

  2. Digital Journal

    Biden aims to 'strengthen a strategic partnership' with Saudi Arabia (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Joe Biden said Saturday he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia during a controversial visit there next week, but

  3. Newsweek

    Joe Biden mentions oil only once in essay defending Saudi Arabia trip (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Biden is traveling to the oil-rich nation as the U.S. continues to grapple with soaring gasoline prices.

  4. RedState

    Biden Shuffles off to Middle East Tuesday to Beg Saudis for More Oil Production (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Maybe Biden just wants to get out of the country, because it's doubtful any breakthroughs will be achieved on his Middle East trip.

  5. Fox News

    Oil, Iran and normalization top the agenda as Biden embarks on trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden will visit Israel and Saudi Arabia later this week. The Iran nuclear deal and high oil prices will be among the main topics of discussion.

  6. Oil Price

    Can Biden Make Saudi Arabia Produce More Oil? (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    President Biden is set to visit Saudi Arabia this week, and while he may get some modest concessions he is unlikely to make the Kingdom boost production by much.

  7. Christian Science Monitor

    Biden in Saudi Arabia: The strategy behind ‘making nice’ (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Biden’s Mideast trip includes a visit to Saudi Arabia, raising sharp questions about U.S. commitment to human rights as a foreign policy pillar.

  8. Politico

    Don’t expect Biden’s Saudi trip to bring down oil prices (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    A hard push by the president would probably fail to get Saudi leaders to pump new crude supplies into the world oil market.

  9. Oil Price

    Why Biden Could Come Back From Saudi Arabia Empty Handed (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    U.S. President Joe Biden is heading to Saudi Arabia this week to make the case for additional oil supply, but he may come back empty-handed

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Biden in Saudi Arabia: Rekindling a difficult friendship | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Harsh words were spoken and weapons exports banned. But now US President Joe Biden is seeking to make amends with the Saudi Arabian leadership. Security and oil are likely to be on the agenda.

  11. Washington Times

    Biden to push Saudi Arabia for more oil, but Russia could reap the rewards (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Biden on Friday is expected to privately urge Saudi leaders to ramp up oil production in a bid to curb massive global price spikes and relieve a mounting political headache back home, but there are already signs that his push may have an unintended winner: Russia.

  12. Fox News

    Biden heads to Saudi Arabia with a mission to kiss and make up (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Biden heads to Saudi Arabia to kiss and make up with its controversial leader. President's mission is to address Iran deal and get Saudis to pump more oil.

  13. Local News 8

    Biden set to take calibrated approach in effort to shift US-Saudi dynamics in push for more oil (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Phil Mattingly, CNN Soaring gas prices may have been the driving factor behind President Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia, but the American effort to secure increased oil production will be more diplomatic than overt pressure, according to US officials.

  14. Deseret News

    Opinion: Would a U.S. oil deal with Saudi Arabia help ease gas prices? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    President Joe Biden has visited Israel and is in Saudi Arabia, with plans to participate in a Gulf Cooperation Council with other countries

  15. Oil Price

    Biden Likely To Leave Saudi Arabia With No Oil Supply News (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    There will be no public announcements about an oil supply rise during or after U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia, according to sources with knowledge of the matter

  16. Washington Times

    White House says oil deal with Saudi Arabia unlikely during Biden visit (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan has lowered expectations that President Biden will leave Saudi Arabia with a deal to increase oil production, saying such an agreement could take weeks.

  17. Fox News

    Will Biden’s high-stakes visit to Saudi Arabia secure lower gas prices and deter Iran? (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden wants to reestablish U.S. influence in the Middle East. This weekend, he will visit Saudi Arabia to meet with the Saudis and Gulf states.

  18. Washington Times

    Biden says no immediate deal on oil with Saudi Arabia (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Biden will leave Saudi Arabia without a deal to increase oil supply, despite a hard push to get the oil-rich country to pump more crude amid record high gas prices.

  19. Politico

    Biden's quiet campaign to bring Saudi Arabia around on climate (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The effort reflects delicate diplomacy as the U.S. attempts to mend ties with Saudi Arabia.

  20. Forbes

    Can The Saudis Give Biden Long-Term Oil Price Stability? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Biden might seek more Saudi upstream investment—or not.

  21. ABC 12 Flint

    Biden set to take calibrated approach in push for more oil from Saudi Arabia (opens ABC 12 Flint)

    Published

    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Soaring gas prices may have been the driving factor behind President Joe Biden's decision to visit Saudi Arabia, but the American effort to secure increased oil production will be more

  22. The Guardian

    Joe Biden lands in Saudi Arabia seeking to halt shift towards Russia and China (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Analysis: US president aiming to convince Jeddah to increase oil supply in order to calm global energy markets

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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