A direct EU ban on Russian oil could lead to a sharp rise in prices.
< p> The European union together with the USA work over the sixth package of sanctions against Russia. Three options for restrictions on Russian oil are now being discussed, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
It is noted that the US and the EU are negotiating steps that can be taken to limit oil imports from Russia and reducing the income of Moscow, as well as those who support the regime of Vladimir Putin.
In particular, a complete oil ban, a price cap and a payment mechanism to keep the income that Russia has received since the start of the war in Ukraine are being discussed.
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According to media reports, Western leaders fear that a direct EU ban on Russian oil could lead to a sharp rise in prices and give the Kremlin even more revenue. At the same time, there is still no unanimity regarding restrictions on Russian oil in the EU. A number of countries, including Germany and Hungary, are resisting attempts to completely ban Russian oil and gas.
At the same time, it is noted that reaching a consensus on a limited ban on crude oil will be easier than limiting the import of diesel fuel and other products.