“I think this is a rather bold statement. In practice, we see that such prices can arise if there is a significant supply shortage. But we don’t see this, ”the expert said.
According to Yushkov, the only chance at which such a rise in oil prices is possible is "if something happens to one of the major oil producers."
“Then there will be a“ hole ”in the supply and deficit will create high prices. For example, if some kind of war begins in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz will be blocked and oil will not be able to exit the Persian Gulf to the world market. Something large-scale should happen that will drastically remove one of the suppliers, ”he concluded.
Earlier, some analysts admitted the possibility of rising oil prices to more than $ 100 per barrel by the end of 2020.
In addition, according to their forecasts, by 2025 the level of $ 150 per barrel can be easily reached.