The proposal, which would have seen the maximum price of Moscow’s oil slashed from $60 per barrel to $45, was due to be discussed Monday in Brussels by foreign ministers from across the bloc. However, two diplomats confirmed to POLITICO that the burgeoning conflict between Israel and Iran meant that the plan is no longer workable. “The idea of lowering the price cap is probably not going to fly because of the international situation in the Middle East and the volatility,” said one diplomat, granted anonymity to speak frankly about the market-sensitive policy.
So we do have principals and we support Ukraine … Unless our prices go up or when there is a chance it cost some comfort.
As an European I’m ashamed they even consider not setting a limit of 45 or less. And yes, I’ve seen prices of fuels go upp the last week