Seems like a good idea, I’m sure

What do we think will happen if the G-7 attempts to force Russia and the shipping companies that ship Russian oil to limit prices?

A photo of the Yarakta oil field in Russia’s Irkutsk region.

I wonder if this will be able to break the economic law that price caps result in shortages. Especially curious if it will work when they’re targeting their price caps at a country, not just a commodity, and it’s a country that’s already using energy as part of an economic warfare plan.

G-7 Rolls Out Plan to Cap Price of Russian Oil

The Group of Seven wealthy nations rolled out a plan to cap the price of Russian oil on global markets, committing to a novel new sanctions plan aimed at limiting Russia’s revenue from oil sales as its invasion of Ukraine grinds on.

WSJ