Russian oil prices have fallen to a two-year low in rubles
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The average price of Urals and ESPO fell to 3,987 rubles per barrel, which is 40% lower than the Russian government's forecast for 2025. As a result, the government raised its budget deficit estimate for 2025.
The average price of Russian Urals and ESPO 2 oil mixture is 40% lower than planned by the Russian government for 2025.
UNN reports with reference to Reuters.
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The Russian oil price in rubles reached a two-year low, which is 40% lower than the level set by the Russian government for 2025.
According to Reuters' estimates, the average price of Russian Urals and ESPO oil fell to 3,987 rubles or $48.92 per barrel on May 2.
This is the lowest figure since May 2023. It is also significantly lower than the recently reduced government forecast of 5,281 rubles per barrel for the Russian oil blend.
Amid falling oil prices, the Russian government last week raised its budget deficit estimate for 2025 from 0.5% to 1.7% of gross domestic product.
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