Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday, “I do not see new steps at the June 4th OPEC+ meeting.”
“I see Brent above $80/bbl by year-end,” Novak added.
WTI is extending its retreat from three-week highs of $74.36 on the above comments. The US oil is losing 0.45% on the day to trade at $73.86, as of writing.