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Switzerland joins EU price cap for Russian oil

Switzerland joins EU price cap for Russian oil

The Swiss authorities have joined the price caps for Russian oil and petroleum products set by the European Union, the Federal Council, the Swiss government announced. "The Federal Council today aligned its sanctions regime on …

EU predicts Brent oil price in 2023

EU predicts Brent oil price in 2023

The European Commission expects the Brent oil price to be about $84.8 per barrel in 2023 and $79.9 per barrel in 2024. The previous analysis assumed an average price of $85. “The European Union expects the average price …

Russia increases oil exports in 2022

Russia increases oil exports in 2022

Russia's oil exports went up 7.6% to 242 million tonnes in 2023, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in an article for the Energy Policy journal. According to him, Russian oil production rose 2% to 535.2 million …

Europe shoots itself in the foot trying to ban Russian rubber

Europe shoots itself in the foot trying to ban Russian rubber

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen promised to introduce a new package sanctions against Russia this month. This would already be the tenth package of anti-Russian sanctions. New sanctions are being imposed almost …

Europe, US introduce price cap for Russian oil products

Europe, US introduce price cap for Russian oil products

The cap was approved at $100 for gasoline and diesel fuel, and $45 for discounted oil products. The European Union and Washington officially approved the price ceiling for oil products produced in Russia. The European …

OPEC+ committee recommends no change in oil output policy

OPEC+ committee recommends no change in oil output policy

The OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) confirmed oil production agreements reached at the meeting in January and made no recommendation on a change in the OPEC+ policy, OPEC said in the final communique posted on its website. …

Average price of Russian oil drops in January

Average price of Russian oil drops in January

The average price of the Russian Urals export crude oil amounted to $49.48 per barrel in January 2023, the Russian Finance Ministry reported on its Telegram channel on Wednesday. "The average price of the Urals oil amounted to …

OPEC+ ministers to discuss market fundamentals today

OPEC+ ministers to discuss market fundamentals today

Ministers from OPEC+ countries are due to hold a virtual meeting on market fundamentals at 11:00 GMT on Feb. 1. The panel, called the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), can call for a full OPEC+ meeting if …

IMF: oil price to fall by 16% to $81 a barrel in 2023

IMF: oil price to fall by 16% to $81 a barrel in 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts price of a barrel of oil will go down this year by 16.2%, to $81.13, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update. "In 2023, oil prices are projected to fall by about …

Brent oil rises to $88 per barrel

Brent oil rises to $88 per barrel

The price of Brent crude oil with March delivery surpassed $88 per barrel for the first time since December 5 on London’s ICE. As of 12:31 Moscow time, the price of Brent rose by 0.42% to $88 per barrel. By 12:43 Moscow …

Brent oil surpasses $87 on London’s ICE

Brent oil surpasses $87 on London’s ICE

The price of Brent oil on London’s ICE surpassed $87 per barrel for the first time since December 5. As of 12:42 Moscow time, the price of Brent futures contracts with March delivery rose by 1.48% to $87.19 per barrel. …

Brent oil price rises to $87 first time since January 3

Brent oil price rises to $87 first time since January 3

The price of Brent oil on London’s ICE rose to $87 per barrel for the first time since January 3. As of 08:53 Moscow time, the price of Brent oil rose by 1.26% to $87 per barrel. By 9:15 Moscow time, the price of Brent …

Putin: Russia's oil production up despite sanctions

Putin: Russia's oil production up despite sanctions

Oil production in Russia increased by 2% to 535 million tonnes despite sanctions against Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "Despite sanctions pressure, oil production in Russia increased by about 2% in 2022, …

Russian oil and gas budget revenues up 28% in 2022

Russian oil and gas budget revenues up 28% in 2022

Russia's budget revenues from the oil and gas industry grew 28% annually in 2022, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said during a government meeting shown on state television on Monday. According to Novak, that increase …

OPEC+ capacity plunges by 3.7 mn barrels per day

OPEC+ capacity plunges by 3.7 mn barrels per day

Today, UAE Minister of Energy Suhail al-Mazrouei announced the reduction in oil production capacity of OPEC + countries by 3.7 mn barrels per day. The main reason is underinvestment in 2020-2022. "OPEC+ countries produce up to 40% …

West discuss price caps on Russian petroleum products - report

West discuss price caps on Russian petroleum products - report

The United States and its Western allies are preparing fresh sanctions on the Russian oil sector, including a cap on refined petroleum products, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the plans. U.S. Treasury …