| The dismissal of Saudi Arabia’s long-serving and influential oil minister ushered in a new wave of uncertainty for oil prices, which have rallied lately but could change course depending on the kingdom’s policies.
To some, the removal of Ali al-Naimi after 20 years as oil minister cemented the grip of 31-year-old Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saudi Arabia’s energy policy. Some officials at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said that could mean a deeper politicization of oil-production strategy as the kingdom looks to neutralize its rival Iran, which is trying to come back from years of Western sanctions with a surge of output...............................................Full Article: Source
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