The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly recommends that Russian citizens refrain from traveling to the Middle East region, especially Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, except in cases of extreme necessity, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
Brent crude futures last dropped 28 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $89.14 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 35 cents, or 0.4 per cent, to $84.88
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India s petroleum and natural gas ministry secretary, Pankaj Jain, has expressed concern over crude oil prices reaching $90 per barrel. The international benchmark, Brent, has increased from $15 per barrel in four months to $89 per barrel. India is the third-largest importer of crude oil and ships 88% of its requirements. The impact of high prices can only be gauged if they are sustained for long.