“If we talk about the actions of the state, Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov said that even with minimal oil prices for three years, the state will calmly fulfill all its social obligations. So, no problems are expected for the population, ”the deputy said.
He also noted that the fall in oil against the background of the situation with OPEC + was "understandable and predictable."
“There is nothing unexpected. I think that after some time they will return to the price of $ 40-45, ”Ananskikh said.
Oil prices on Monday, March 9, fell more than 30% after the OPEC + meeting, which had previously ended with Russia's exit from the deal.
As of 07:41 Moscow time, the May futures of the Brent brand fell by 28.69%, to $ 32.28 per barrel, the April futures of the WTI brand - by 31.35%, to $ 28.33 per barrel.