In the Tokyo crude oil market on the 17th of the week, crude oil futures prices rose to the level for the first time in about 3 years and 3 months, reflecting concerns about the supply of natural gas over the situation in Ukraine.
In the Tokyo crude oil market on the 17th, futures prices, which are the core of the transaction, rose to the upper 57,000 yen level per kiloliter in the morning transaction, the first level in 3 years and 3 months since October 2018. I did.
This is because the spread of Omicron strains has a limited impact on economic activity and crude oil demand, and the gap between Russia and Europe and the United States over the situation in Ukraine is not closed, and the supply of natural gas to Europe. The main reason for this is the growing concern that the economy may be delayed.
Market officials said, "There is also a view that the recovery of production in oil-producing countries is not keeping up with demand, which has led to price increases. The infection situation of Omicron strains and the situation in Ukraine are likely to influence future crude oil prices. I'm talking.