The European Union is deliberating a temporary halt to its Russian oil price cap as the Iran war extends into its fourth month, impacting global energy dynamics.
The bloc's current price cap mechanism was introduced last year
May 31, 2026
04:09 pm
What's the storyThe European Union (EU) is mulling a temporary freeze of its price cap on Russian oil, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The bloc's current price cap mechanism was introduced last year, setting the limit at 15% below the average market rate for Russian Urals crude every six months.
EU weighs temporary freeze on Russia oil price cap over Iran War
EU weighs temporary freeze on Russian oil price cap amid Iran war
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