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Volcker versus Yamani: oil prices in decline

Journal Article · · Energy Booz-Allen; (United States)
OSTI ID:6953279
The author thinks oil prices could continue dropping despite efforts by Saudi Arabia to keep them at current levels. An overdue correction in oil pricing could be a factor, along with the worldwide economic recession, changes in the role of oil, tight US monetary policies, excessive stocks, changes in the world oil market, and OPEC's inability to control member output. The effects of the effects of each of these factors are reviewed, and it is concluded that oil prices could drop below $20 a barrel. History suggests that Saudi Arabia will not be able to make the production cuts to counteract this decline. 4 references, 6 figures. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
6953279
Journal Information:
Energy Booz-Allen; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Booz-Allen; (United States) Vol. 4:1; ISSN EBALD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English