According to RIA Novosti, the price of WTI crude oil exceeded $ 30 for the first time since March 17.

At the same time, as reported by TASS with reference to the trading data of the ICE exchange in London, the cost of Brent crude oil futures for delivery in July rose by 1.6% to $ 33.02 per barrel.

In early May, the cost of June futures for WTI crude oil rose 23%, to $ 25.08 per barrel, the first time since April 9.

Director of the Energy Development Fund Sergei Pikin in an interview with the NSN commented on the situation in the oil market.