Group 1 - The European Union (EU) plans to propose a reduction of the current price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil from $60 per barrel to $50 per barrel during the upcoming G7 finance ministers meeting [1][3] - The price cap mechanism was established by the G7 in December 2022 to limit Russian oil revenues and prevent significant declines in global oil supply [4] - Despite the price cap, Russia has managed to circumvent these restrictions through a "shadow fleet," and the price of its flagship Ural crude has often remained above the cap [4] Group 2 - The announcement of the potential price cap reduction has led to a recovery in oil prices, although concerns about demand due to Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating have limited the rebound [1][2] - The G7 includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, with the EU Commission and Eurozone finance ministers also participating in the discussions [4]
重拳出击!欧盟或向G7提议将俄油价格上限下调至50美元
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-05-19 13:25