In 2022, Russia will be a comfortable price for oil 65-80 dollars per barrel. Such a forecast was given in an interview with RBC Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
He noted that at the moment the price of oil is $ 75 per barrel. Novak explained that it was specially taken by a large range, since volatility is not excluded on the market. The politician also stressed that despite the fact that COVID-19 pandemic continues, oil demand is still growing.
In addition, Deputy Prime Minister commented on US statements, China and a number of other countries about readiness to print their strategic reserves of oil. According to him, a total of 50-60 million barrels. At the same time, Novak clarified that about 36 billion barrels consumed annually in the world. In this connection, he expressed confidence that the decision of the countries to release 60 million to the market would not have serious consequences for the balance of demand and suggestions. “We believe that even and there will be some kind of stuff, their influence on the market will have a short-term effect,” he said.
Earlier Novak called the main reasons, due to which high prices for gas were established in Europe.