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economicOct 12, 2026

Rising freight, transport costs account for bulk of oil price increase — Novak

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According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister, during a meeting in Riyadh, OPEC and OPEC+ ministers discussed the global surge in transport, freight, and insurance costs, which have increased five-to tenfold on certain routes

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Russian Presidential Plenipotentiary Commissioner for the North Caucasus, Zamir Kabulov, described recent developments as a "stable and progressive trend." He emphasized the importance of maintaining this trajectory, though the specific metrics or evidence supporting this characterization were not provided in the statement.