US President Donald Trump said that he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production up to 2 million barrels, and received endorsement.
"Just spoke to King Salman of Saudi Arabia and explained to him that, because of the turmoil & disfunction in Iran and Venezuela, I am asking that Saudi Arabia increase oil production, maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels, to make up the difference...Prices to high! He has agreed!" Trump tweeted.