Francis Fannon, assistant secretary of state for energy resources, says the US has more clout as a result of its increased oil output. Victor Besa / The National
Francis Fannon, assistant secretary of state for energy resources, says the US has more clout as a result of its increased oil output. Victor Besa / The National

Energy

Higher US oil production gives Washington more leverage, top official says

Increased output has helped America 'manoeuvre and oppose states that use their energy for malign purposes'

Fareed Rahman
Fareed Rahman

November 11, 2020