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Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections

US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.

Al Jazeera English reports: US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthis and Yemen-based.

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United States · Americas
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Al Jazeera English
First reported
Key names
Houthis, Yemen-based
Section
Politics

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