Russian envoy in Vienna discuss situation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · May 04, 2026 · 114 words

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What to know about Russian envoy in Vienna discuss situation in Middle East with OPEC Secretary General

Russian representative Mikhail Ulyanov met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais to discuss the Middle East's impact on the global oil market. The article also mentions a warning from Citi analysts regarding potential price increases if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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What happened

Russian Permanent Representative with the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov discussed the impact of the situation in the Middle East on the oil market at the meeting with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.

Why it matters

"We discussed the impact of events in the Middle East on the global oil market, as well as ways and means of further cooperation," Ulyanov wrote on X.

Common ground

The Russian envoy also expressed his gratitude to the OPEC Secretary General for the "fruitful exchange of views." Citi analysts warned earlier that Brent oil prices may climb to as high as $150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the end…

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Claim 1: “Russian Permanent Representative with the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov discussed the impact of the situation in the Middle East on the oil market at the meeting with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Mikhail Ulyanov met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais to discuss the impact of the Middle East situation on the oil market.

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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Permanent Representative with the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov discussed the impact of the situation in the Middle East on the oil market at the meeting with OPEC Secr…
https://tass.com/politics/2126343

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web search NEUTRAL — OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais, welcomed today HE Mikhail Ulyanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, at the OPEC Secreta…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — "The parties discussed the situation on the global oil market, in particular in connection with the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and cooperation between Russia and OPEC both bilatera…
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-novak-discus…

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Claim 2: “Citi analysts warned earlier that Brent oil prices may climb to as high as $150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the end of June.”

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Three separate web search results consistently report that Citi analysts forecast Brent oil prices could reach $150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted/blocked through the end of June.

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web search NEUTRAL — Citi raised its outlook for average Brent crude prices for the rest of 2026 late on Sunday, warning prices could surge to $150 a barrel if oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted throu…
https://energynow.com/2026/04/citi-raises-brent-forecast-for…

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web search NEUTRAL — Citigroup raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $150, citing the Strait of Hormuz blockade as a structural supply disruption risk. They predict Brent may reach $110-$120 in four to six weeks, with $…
https://www.tradingkey.com/analysis/commodities/oil/26182576…

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web search NEUTRAL — Citi says that the bull-case scenario, which has a much better chance of happening, is that the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked until late June. If this happens, Brent will reach $150.
https://www.top1markets.com/news/citi-brent-crude-150-foreca…

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