Republicans Probe Trump’s Role in Sky‑High Oil Prices

During the first Republican mid‑terms convention in Texas, President Donald Trump declared an “immediate” end to the Iran war – a statement that comes as oil prices have climbed to $100 a barrel. In the BBC video, reporters capture the heated debate, questioning whether Trump’s rhetoric is fueling the surge and what it means for voters ahead of the elections.

Mid‑week, tankers in the Gulf of Gulf and Yemeni Houthi forces targeted Saudi oil facilities, prompting the US and Iran to launch attacks that exacerbated the spike in crude. The video shows BBC’s Sarah Smith standing before the packed convention hall and asking delegates how the risen price of oil will influence their voting decisions.

Video edited by Mabel Pickering.