Watch: Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
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"the Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm elections and blamed the rising price of oil on the war."
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The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
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