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Trump's Russia deadline raises oil supply concerns

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Oil held a gain after US President Donald Trump pushed for Russia to reach a swift truce with Ukraine or face potential economic penalties, raising concerns crude supplies from the OPEC+ producer could be disrupted. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski breaks down the situation and what this means for oil markets.

Breakdown
  • President Trump advanced the deadline for Russia to negotiate a truce. 8s
  • The announcement led to a spike in oil prices due to fears of new restrictions on Russian oil. 24s
  • Potential secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian energy are causing market uncertainty. 1m 13s
  • OPEC Plus is expected to discuss restoring oil supply cuts at an upcoming meeting. 2m 2s
  • Analysts are divided on whether increased supply will balance the market or create a glut. 2m 39s
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