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International oil prices, which have not been able to keep falling for a while, have skyrocketed overnight. The possibility of negotiations was raised between Russia and Saudi Arabia, which are fighting for oil prices, and US President Trump was in a hurry to mediate.

Reporter Kim Yong-cheol.

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At the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil from West Texas for delivery in May finished trading at $ 25 per barrel, up $ 5 per barrel, to $ 25.

It is the highest level in history.

International oil prices were once higher than 30%.

The mention of US President Donald Trump, who suggested the possibility of a reduction agreement between Saudi and Russia, served as a catalyst.

Trump said on Twitter, "I just talked to the Saudi prince who spoke to President Putin."

Trump stressed that the cut could reach 15 million barrels.

International oil prices have recently plummeted as the demand for crude oil dropped sharply in the wake of Corona19 and Russia and Saudi Arabia went to war.

Saudi Arabia, which failed to reach an agreement to cut crude oil with Russia, began to cut prices and increase production, leading to international oil prices hitting a low in 18 years on the 30th of last month.

In the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow index rose 2.2% and 469p as international oil prices rallied despite the unemployment crisis.