Analyst: the drivers of rising oil prices were signs of high demand in the United States. The probability of seeing Brent at $96.5 by the end of May is estimated at more than 80%.

“Now technical signals for growth are starting to work in the oil market, so negative factors can be ignored. In turn, the ruble may weaken to 97 rubles per dollar,” the expert said. Earlier it was reported that the price of Brent oil reached $86 per barrel for the first time since November 6 last year.