In the Tokyo crude oil market on the 2nd, the futures price fell to the level for the first time in about 3 months from the view that the demand for crude oil may decrease due to the influence of the new mutant virus, Omicron stock.
In the Tokyo crude oil market on the 2nd, the closing price of futures, which is an indicator of trading, was 46,780 yen, which is 1360 yen lower than the 1st.
Following the first confirmation of a new mutant virus, the Omicron strain, in the United States, sales orders have expanded from the perspective that economic activity will be restricted again in each country and demand for crude oil will decrease. ..
It is the first time in about three months that the futures price of crude oil has fallen below 47,000 yen at the closing price.
Market officials said, "As international crude oil prices fall due to the influence of Omicron stocks, attention is focused on the results of discussions between OPEC = Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and oil-producing countries such as Russia, which will start on the night of the 2nd of Japan time." I'm talking to you.