Johnson faces uphill task to convince Saudis and UAE to boost oil production

Analysis: PM will try and succeed where Biden failed but is unlikely to get a sympathetic hearingBoris Johnson plans Saudi Arabia visit to seek oil supply increaseRussia-Ukraine war – latest updatesBoris 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 depende