Saudi and Emirati leaders are avoiding speaking to US President Joe Biden about increasing oil production, as prices surge due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Washington expected contact from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the powerful Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, but both are unavailable to speak in the next few weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal. The lack of communication follows a decision by US President Biden on Tuesday to place an immediate ban on Russian oil and other energy imports, which drove oil prices to $130 a barrel – the h…

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