Lower oil prices, yes. I've studied the oil price issue in finance classes for the last year. OPEC has a lot to do with it as they're trying to get U.S companies to close shop. The moment your project starts running at a minimum doors start to close up. It might be a reason why you've seen a little spike in the price of gas (although there may be multiple other reasons).
This could also be a deal between OPEC and the U.S to add more sanctions against the Russians. Deliberate "Sanctions" as the Russian economy relies about 65% on the sale of oil.
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