In some countries, the oil price is falling on the world market due to the return of Covid restrictions.
Brent futures for February delivery fell by 0.31% to $ 74.19 a barrel.
Meanwhile, WTI January futures fell by 0.23% to $ 70.78 a barrel.
The oil market showed negative dynamics on Friday, as several countries imposed additional restrictions on movement due to the spread of the "Omicron" strain of the coronavirus.
Today, the American oil and gas service company Baker Hughes Company publishes weekly statistics on oil platforms operating in the US.