Republicans are gathering in Texas for the party’s first midterms convention as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel, prompting questions over whether Donald Trump is being blamed for the increase.
BBC correspondent Sarah Smith is reporting from the convention, where the relationship between the rising cost of oil and Republican politics is being examined. The event is taking place against the backdrop of the latest increase in prices.
The available information does not indicate how Republican attendees have responded to questions about Trump or whether they attribute responsibility to him. It also does not provide further details about the reasons for the rise in oil prices.
What is known at this time is that the Republican Party’s first midterms convention is under way in Texas while oil prices have reached $100 (£74) a barrel. Sarah Smith is covering the discussions and political reaction from the event.
