“As you know, very serious lockdowns have now been introduced regarding travel to the UK.

A new strain of the coronavirus has appeared there, in general, this has influenced, among other things, the fact that today we see a significant correction in the oil price on the markets, ”RIA Novosti Novak quotes.

He noted that the global demand for oil is still 6-7 million barrels per day below the pre-crisis level, and its recovery may be delayed.

Earlier, Natalya Milchakova, deputy head of the Alpari IAC, told FAN, under what conditions oil could rise in price to $ 80 per barrel.