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Saudi Arabia willing to raise oil output to help secure Israel deal: WSJ

Published Sat, Oct 7, 2023 · 08:18 AM
    • Saudi Arabia's move is aimed at winning goodwill in US Congress for a deal in which the kingdom would recognise Israel and in return get a defence pact with Washington, WSJ said.
    • Saudi Arabia's move is aimed at winning goodwill in US Congress for a deal in which the kingdom would recognise Israel and in return get a defence pact with Washington, WSJ said. PHOTO: REUTERS

    SAUDI Arabia has told the White House it is willing to boost oil production early next year if crude prices are high, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing Saudi and US officials.

    The move is aimed at winning goodwill in Congress for a deal in which the kingdom would recognise Israel and in return get a defence pact with Washington, WSJ said. REUTERS

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