US President Joe Biden vowed that there would be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia from the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, led by Russia, to cut and adjust crude oil production downwards.

So, the White House resident warned that this indicates a clear “break” in relations between the parties, forcing Washington to “reconsider” the situation after accusing Riyadh of allying with Moscow as part of the energy release from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In this sense, he indicated that the US government will evaluate the possibility of taking retaliatory measures against Saudi Arabia after the Democratic MPs suggested it.

“What they did to Russia will have consequences,” Biden said in an interview with CNN, although he did not specify what measures could be involved. “I mean it,” he said.

Biden’s words come after OPEC announced a 2 million barrel per day cut in oil production last week, drawing criticism from senior White House officials and members of the US Congress.

The OPEC output adjustment announcement pushed the price of a barrel of Brent oil, the European benchmark, to $93.35, up 1.69% from its lowest level since Sept. 21.