According to the White House, a senior aide to President Joe Biden raised the issue of oil prices in a dialog with Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, met in Saudi Arabia with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss security issues but the US team also reiterated the imperative of creating conditions to support global economic recovery.
The Biden administration has been pursuing an economic rebound yet the rising prices on scores of goods and services have threatened to undermine it.
"The United States continues to speak to international partners, including OPEC, on the importance of competitive markets in setting prices and doing more to support the recovery," said a White House spokesperson.
