CNBC | Vladimir Putin showing he may have more power over oil prices than all of OPEC CNBC Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, also known as MBS, is wielding power in an attempt to hold his position and that is impacting oil prices. It doesn't hurt that his crackdown came ahead of Thursday's OPEC meeting in Vienna. It is clear that MBS ... Tough OPEC meeting looms amid specter of oil deficit OPEC Leader Cites 'New Optimism' With Oil Prices on the Rise Iraq's oil minister supports extending supply cut deal |