The United States does not believe that limiting the cost of Russian oil will have a long-term impact on global fuel prices. This was expressed by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the White House National Security Council. TASS.
“We strongly believe that this price cap will lock in a discount on Russian oil,” Kirby said, adding that “we don’t believe it will have any long-term impact on world oil prices.”
December 5 entered into force The decision to impose a ceiling price on Russian oil taken by the European Union countries, the G7 and Australia. The ceiling price has been set at $60 per barrel and will be reviewed regularly after January 15. The restrictions will affect a wide range of services related to the transportation of oil by sea.
in the Kremlin refused Accept the decision of western countries. Press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov declarationHe said that a response decision was prepared regarding the introduction of a ceiling on oil prices in the EU.