European Union (EU) ambassadors are meeting on 23 Nov with the aim of approving the capping mechanism of Russian Oil Prices.

European Union is expected to settle on a figure from within the $65-$70 range, but several EU diplomats said the proposed level was too high.

The proposed oil price of $65-$70 a barrel is well above Russia’s cost of production, as Russia is already selling its crude at discounts

Though some EU diplomats said the proposed level was too high, the range is in line with the historical average from before the invasion

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The crude Oil prices fell after the media reported the proposed price range on 23 November 2022, it was trading higher in the early trade

The news also added to demand concerns from top importer China due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, as Shanghai tightened rules late on Tuesday

Brent crude futures fell $2.59, or 2.95%, to $85.77 a barrel at 6.40 pm IST, while WTI crude futures were down US$2.34, or 2.89%, at US$78.61 a barrel on 23 Nov

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