Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
Summary
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister met with Russia’s energy official in St Petersburg to discuss the need for stability in global energy markets amid ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine. Both sides acknowledged rising uncertainty in oil demand and challenges like lower Russian oil production and disruptions in OPEC+ agreements.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak in St Petersburg.
- They emphasized the importance of a stable energy sector to ensure energy security worldwide.
- The ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine are disrupting oil supplies and causing high oil prices.
- Russia’s oil production has dropped due to unplanned refinery maintenance, partly linked to attacks on Russian facilities.
- The Gulf OPEC members and UAE have cut oil exports, affecting OPEC+ output agreements.
- The UAE left OPEC in April after being a member for nearly 60 years.
- OPEC+ plans to discuss raising oil production targets in a meeting scheduled for Sunday.
- Both officials noted that demand forecasts need to be revised because of current uncertainties.
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