Finance Minister: Sharp drop in oil prices will lead to shortages

Mirmahmud Kazimoglu
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Today Finance Minister Samir Sharifov attended the plenary session of the parliament, Report says.

He spoke about the impact of the pandemic on oil prices. "While we set oil price $ 55 per barrel in the state budget of Azerbaijan this year, it was lower in April-May."

"Though the oil prices are gradually recovering, the temporary reduction will undoubtedly lead to some deficits. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has weakened economic activity and investment. As a result, tax revenues from the non-oil sector are expected to decline. "Reduction will probably happen in the second half of the year."

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