Allied Forces Unify Against Russia with Oil Price Cap

The Canadian government and its allies, including the EU and UK, plan to reduce the price cap on Russian oil as a response to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The new cap for Russian-origin seaborne crude oil will be set at $47.60 per barrel, down from $60.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Toronto | Updated: 09-08-2025 01:48 IST | Created: 09-08-2025 01:48 IST
Allied Forces Unify Against Russia with Oil Price Cap
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The Canadian government, alongside its closest allies, is taking decisive action by lowering the price cap on Russian oil. This measure is a response to Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine.

The new agreement, involving Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, will see the price cap for Russian-origin seaborne crude oil drop significantly.

Previously set at $60 per barrel, the revised cap now stands at $47.60, marking a significant shift in the international community's approach toward Russian energy exports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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