Johnson criticised for cosiness to Saudis but Gulf feels ignored

Analysis: UK PM to try and succeed where Biden has failed but states are not jumping to increase oil production for the west

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Boris Johnson is facing criticism both domestically and in the Gulf as he tries to persuade Gulf states to boost oil production.

He is expected to visit Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states such as the United Arab Emirates as western powers seek extra oil supplies to loosen the west's dependence on Russian energy and slow the massive price rises caused by sanctions due to the war in Ukraine.