Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
"Through OPEC, we are monitoring the market in terms of supply and demand, and we are monitoring the U.S. President’s statements," Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi stated on Thursday.
Al-Roumi told reporters that oil prices are expected to stay below $72 per barrel and described the current market as healthy, with moderate demand growth.
Oil prices dipped by around 1% on Wednesday, hitting an eight-week low after Trump suggested progress in talks with Moscow, raising doubts about further U.S. sanctions.
Trump has warned that additional sanctions could be imposed if the war in Ukraine continues.
On the same day, Washington announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil.
Sheikh Nawaf S. Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, confirmed that Kuwait is producing its current OPEC quota of 2.548 million barrels per day (bpd) but has the capacity to produce more if needed.
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