Amid spike in oil prices over West Asia, US President Donald Trump on Monday warned “everyone” to keep oil prices down or they would play “into the hands of the enemy,” as the conflict in the Middle East escalated following the United States bombing Iranian nuclear sites.
“EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.23.25 09:35 AM EST
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 23, 2025
EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!
In another post, adressing the the Department of Energy he said,“DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!”
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.23.25 09:37 AM EST
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 23, 2025
To The Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!
Responding to President Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, “We’re on it! Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, America’s energy security is stronger than ever before.”
Notably, Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 2 per cent to USD 77.27 per barrel in futures trade.
You may also like
Emmerdale fans 'work out' unlikely pair will join forces to take John Sugden down
Call the Midwife star Olly Rix 'enjoying blossoming romance' with Casualty co-star
Love Island viewers divided over show format change as four bombshells arrive
King Charles facing huge dilemma as Prince Harry visit clashes with Camilla milestone
Love Island Harry Crossley's game plan 'rumbled' as fans slam 'manipulator'