According to the analyst, prices were influenced by several reasons, including the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus and the release of 50 million barrels of strategic US oil reserves.

“Although at first, a few days ago, when it was announced that the Americans were entering the market with a strategic reserve and partially printing it out, oil practically did not react.

Now the traders have come to realize, and, plus, the news about a new strain, which is practically streamlined for vaccinations, is being actively circulated today, and, of course, this is a signal for a possible slowdown in the economy and consumption of energy resources, "explained Pasechnik.

Earlier, according to trading data, the price of Brent crude fell below $ 76 per barrel for the first time since September 23.