Russian President Vladimir Putin, over the weekend, said Russia has agreed with Saudi Arabia to extend the deal with OPEC on reducing oil output.
- For 6 to 9 months
- "We will support the extension, both Russia and Saudi Arabia. As far as the length of the extension is concerned, we have yet to decide whether it will be six or nine months. Maybe it will be nine months,"
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih also said deal would likely be extended.
The output agreement is expected to be extended in its current form and with the same volumes.
OPEC plus (OPEC plus key oil producing allies) begin their meeting today, Monday 1 July