The Venezuelan oil barrel surpasses 55 dollars, informs the Government

The Venezuelan oil barrel is above 55 dollars, as announced today by the Oil Ministry of the Caribbean country, which noted that the price recorded today is a increase of $ 15 compared to the amount paid four months ago.

Caracas, Nov 7 (EFE) .- The Venezuelan oil barrel is above 55 dollars, as announced today by the Oil Ministry of the Caribbean country, which stressed that the price registered today is an increase of $ 15 compared to the amount paid four months ago.

"About four months ago the Venezuelan crude was quoted at $ 40 per barrel, today we have managed to increase $ 15 per barrel, "Oil Minister Eulogio del Pino said in a statement.

Del Pino attributed the increase in the price of oil in the last weeks "to the international tour made by President (Nicolás) Maduro to Russia and his participation in the Energy Forum that took place in this country".

According to the Minister, Russia and Saudi Arabia "will agree to Venezuela's proposals to incorporate more countries to the OPEC + declaration", signed by several oil producing countries to achieve, by controlling production, a rebound in oil prices.

Del Pino reported that ten countries have been invited to the meeting of the Organization of the Exporting Countries. Oil (OPEC) of November 30. The meeting of the High Level Intergovernmental Commission (CIAN) between Russia and Venezuela will take place at the end of November.

"One part will be held in Bolivia and the other in Moscow, in which is expected to solidify the strategic alliance that President Maduro has consolidated, "he explained.

Del Pino described as" very important "the" alliances with Russia and China "of Venezuela, He added: "If it had not been for the strategic vision of the eternal commander, Hugo Chávez, we could not have defended ourselves from the aggression of US imperialism."