World oil prices rose by 0.3-0.4 percent after US President Joe Biden announced the end of his election campaign. This was reported by DEA News citing trade data.
The publication notes that at 1:22 Moscow time, the price of Brent crude for September futures rose by 0.28% to $82.86 per barrel, while WTI for September futures rose by 0.43% to $78.94.
Before that, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova statedMoscow should not interfere in US elections or internal affairs, leaving Americans to solve their own problems.
White House Press Secretary Andrew Bates statedAfter announcing his withdrawal from the election race, US President Joe Biden reportedly has no intention of resigning early.
July 21 Joe Biden It was announcedHe is leaving the presidential race, stating that it would be better for the Democratic Party and the country if he focused on fulfilling the duties of the presidency for the remainder of his current term.
Zakharova before I suspectedBiden himself has decided to withdraw from the presidential race.