19/09/2025 02:51 AST

Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi said on Thursday he anticipated higher oil demand following the recent US interest rate cut, particularly from Asian markets.

The US Federal Reserve, goaded by the risk of rising unemployment, reduced interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since December.

According to Reuters, the minister also expects a positive impact on oil prices if new sanctions are imposed on Russia.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday the US was prepared to impose fresh energy sanctions on Russia, but only if all NATO nations ceased purchasing Russian oil and implemented similar measures.

"It will most likely have a positive impact on prices," the Kuwaiti oil minister said.


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