Oil was the main talking point after Opec decided against ramping up production in April. The surprise decision taken by the organisation, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran and a host of African countries, sent Brent crude prices almost 5 per cent higher to $67.20 per barrel – its highest level since January 2020. Analysts said Saudi Arabia and its partners are trying to drain inventories and push up prices to near $80 per barrel before the pandemic subsides and economic activity returns to some normality. Crude price: Opec, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran and a host of African countries, has decided against ramping up production in April