Oil prices now determined by Trump’s mood - Slovak PM, Fico

Author: Wale OdunsiPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Slovakia

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Oil prices now determined by Trump’s mood - Slovak PM, Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that oil prices are currently influenced by President Donald Trump's state of mind. Speaking in Bratislava, he noted that market rates depend on how well Trump sleeps. Fico also defended his regular contacts with Vladimir Putin despite criticisms and confirmed he will attend Russia's Victory Day celebration on May 9.

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