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10 September 2026

Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?

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Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?

The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.

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