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Fall in oil prices poses risk to Russian economy, TASS cites central bank chief

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Posted on April 8, 2025

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· Last updated: April 8, 2025

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Oil Price Decline Poses Economic Risk to Russia, Central Bank Warns

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A sharp drop in global oil prices triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs poses a risk to the Russian economy, the state TASS news agency cited Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of Russia's central bank, as saying on Tuesday.

She was quoted as saying that the central bank was analysing the fallout, but saying that a technical budget rule would smooth out the consequences for the budget.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

  • Global oil prices have sharply declined.
  • The decline is linked to U.S. tariffs.
  • Russia's economy is at risk due to falling oil prices.
  • Central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina comments on the situation.
  • A technical budget rule may mitigate budget impacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the risk to the Russian economy due to a fall in global oil prices.
How are U.S. tariffs related?
U.S. tariffs have triggered a decline in global oil prices, impacting Russia.
Who commented on the economic risk?
Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of Russia's central bank, commented on the risk.

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