Saudi Arabia said on Friday that it was increasing its oil production to its highest level in two years, bowing to intense US pressure after the price surged to a fresh record of almost $128 a barrel.
The Saudi king rebuffed President Bush's request for higher oil production, in the latest sign of how U.S. leaders are struggling to combat soaring energy costs that have become a major election-year issue.
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Saudis Rebuff Bush on Oil - WSJ