Germany advised people to defrost their freezers regularly, change shower heads and switch office lighting to LEDs as the government tries to reduce a reliance on imported Russian energy that’s become a political liability.

Following the commission meeting, Norway’s Foreign Ministry stated: “Nuclear safety cooperation between Norway and Russia is a key aspect of our bilateral relationship. It is in our common interest to reduce the risk of accidents and radioactive contamination.”

Brent were up 28 cents, or 0.2%, at $119.79 barrel, WTI were up 31 cents, or 0.3%, at $118.81 a barrel.

"This problem can be solved -- insuring supplies can be secured by using state guarantees within the framework of interstate agreements with third countries," Medvedev said.

Russia's Gazprom said its supply of gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point was seen at 40.1 million cubic metres (mcm) on Monday, unchanged from 40.1 mcm on Sunday.

Brent firmed 32 cents, or 0.3%, to $120.04 a barrel, WTI were up 40 cents, or 0.3%, at $119.27 a barrel.

Brent fell 85 cents, or 0.7%, to $116.76 a barrel, WTI slipped 88 cents, or 0.8%, to $115.99.

Therefore, July production will be adjusted upward by 0.648 mb/d as per the attached schedule.

"The EU's decisions to partially phase out Russian oil and oil products, as well as to ban the insurance of Russian merchant ships, are highly likely to provoke further price increases, destabilize energy markets, and disrupt supply chains," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Asia is expected to account for about 40% of global incremental crude runs in 2022, with the US and Europe accounting for about 30% and 18%, respectively.