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Russian Oil Price Cap Requires More Support

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G7 countries are trying to drum up further support from other countries for a Russian oil price cap before they enter more advanced discussions surrounding their specifics according to EU and US officials.

  • The plan is to try and keep Russian flows on the market to avoid a supply squeeze but limit the amount of revenue the Kremlin can generate from them.
  • “The coalition has to be broader” according to an EU official part of the negotiations.
  • The deal lacks much firepower without convincing at least one of China, India or Turkey to join – all of which have ramped up their sales of Russian crude since the invasion began.
  • G-20 nations (19 minus Russia) meet in Bali in mid-November. They are expected to state their intention to participate in the deal by that point.
  • Along with requiring more support, the actual price the cap is set at is yet to be agreed.

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