Russia hinted on Monday at a possible Opec/ non - Opec production freeze next month, when Oil Minister Alexander Novak told a Saudi Arabian - owned newspaper in London that "the door remains open in case the need arises." Traders said the Russian remarks helped the oil price continue its rally on Monday, with the October Brent contract in London adding $1.38 to close at $48.35 per barrel in London.
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