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Key Insurer Says Russia Oil Price Cap Increasingly Unenforceable

OIL

The G7 price cap on Russian oil is becoming increasingly unenforceable, according to the International Group of P&I Clubs, cited by Bloomberg.

  • Around 800 tankers were previously covered by member organisations of the group but have since migrated to what is known as the “shadow fleet,” the club said in a written submission to a UK government inquiry on the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia.
  • In addition, there is no way for insurers to check whether traders are genuinely sticking to the cap, currently set at $60/b.
  • The group is also worried that the increasing responsibilities and obligations in companies within the G7 will cause further migration of trade outside the G7.
  • In April, just 16% of all Russian cargoes were covered by members of the International Group, an umbrella organisation for 12 individual clubs around the world.

Source: Bloomberg

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