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Benchmark: OPEC

Monday, September 8, 2008

OPEC’s meeting tomorrow will almost certainly result in talk of cutting production, but not much in the way of concerted action. Member nations’ motivations are not synchronized, so consensus is exceedingly unlikely. Iran wants to impose OPEC-wide decreases, but the UAE thinks current levels are appropriate. Although OPEC will not move together on this issue, some countries (notably Saudi Arabia) are likely to retrench significant volumes.

Iraq and China set to revive oil deal

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Iraq’s oil ministry said: Iraq and China are set to revive a $1.2 billion oil deal that was canceled after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. For more information, click here

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