Russia is threatening to cut oil production in response to the price ceiling

23 Dec 2022 · 36 min
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In a televised Arabic panel hosted by Omid Shokri, senior experts from Russia, France, and the United States discuss Moscow’s announced intention to reduce crude oil output by 5‑7% (approximately 500‑700 000 barrels per day) as a retaliatory measure against the EU/G7 price‑cap of $60 per barrel on Russian seaborne oil. The conversation examines the political motivations behind the threat, the likely short‑ and long‑term economic impact on Russia’s state revenues, and how the move could reshape global oil markets. Participants analyze the response of OPEC+ and the potential for coordinated production cuts, the search for alternative supplies by Europe (U.S. shale, Norway, Algeria, Qatar, and liquefied natural gas), and the role of sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. The panel also explores the United States’ strategic posture, the feasibility of re‑engaging Iran in oil trade, and the broader geopolitical ramifications for the West‑Russia relationship, including energy security, winter supply challenges, and the transition toward renewable energy. Throughout, the experts provide quantitative estimates, policy critiques, and forward‑looking scenarios for the 2023‑2024 energy landscape.

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