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An Analysis of the United States Oil Policy and OPECThe article gives analysis of United States policy towards OPEC and how this policy has hurt the country. It lists alternatives to the current policy along with the pro's and cons to the policy and arrives at the authors recommendation toward action.
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Failure of OPEC Agreement Means Less Driving, SpendingSaudi Arabia fails to persuade OPEC to increase oil production. This is going to have a significant impact at the pump and will create hardships for families like mine.
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OPEC Indecision to Hurt Consumers; Alternatives Scarce, UnreasonableThis article examines the potential impact of the failure of OPEC to increase oil production outputs.
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OPEC Preventing Coal Conversion in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania is sitting on an ocean of coal. This coal can be converted into liquid fuels which will produce great wealth, develop needed jobs and contribute to energy independence. A local businessman says OPEC is preventing this from happening.
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The Reason Why Iran Needs to Be Removed from OPECI hear a lot of folks claiming the US would be better off not buying oil from OPEC. I wonder if they really just want US to stop buying from Iran.
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Who is OPEC and What is Their Role in the Oil Markets?Every time that a significant rise or decline is seen in oil you always hear the word OPEC. But who is OPEC and what is their role in the oil markets?
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Oil Crisis? OPEC Fails to Increase Production; US May Open Petroleum ReserveMembers of OPEC unexpectedly failed to increase oil production after a tumultuous meeting in Vienna this week. -
How to Cope with High Gas Prices After OPEC's Failed MeetingWith the troubling news that OPEC has failed to reach an agreement on increased oil production output, I have summarized and analyzed the meeting along with ways individuals can depend less upon crude oil.
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OPEC and the Price of OilOPEC is meeting to discuss a cut in production to stop the current drop in price.
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CFR Analyzes Non-OPEC Oil ProductionThe Council on Foreign Relations has published a new backgrounder on oil production by non-OPEC nations.
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OPEC and High Gas PricesOPEC has collective power which allows it to raise the price of oil.
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OPEC Member Libya -- Peak Oil Coming SoonOver the past few years we have seen an incessant rise in oil prices. At the same time, members of OPEC have been in denial of any kind of trouble.
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OPEC Poises to Cut Oil Production, IEA Changes Tune, Economists Remain BefuddledAs countries attempt to rebuild oil stocks, OPEC appears to be readying to cut production in the face of $100 oil prices.
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OPEC and the WorldOPEC (The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is no longer as strong a player in the global oil market as it once was. Highlights solutions to minimize oil use, factors leading to OPEC's decreased influence, and the future of oil production. -
Oil Price Hits Above $140 on the Back of Libya, OPEC, Supply Disruptions and Lower DollarThe price of oil hit above $140 dollars per barrel today amidst a slew of troubles. The record surge comes after supply constraints and falling production.
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The Morning Gold Report: Oil and Gold Bolstered by OPEC Production CutTuesday's late drop in oil below the $100 per barrel psychological barrier dragged gold through nearby support at 772.70/65. However, downside follow-through has been limited by today's announcement that OPEC would reduce oil production by 520,000 barrels per day.
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Call to OPEC -- 25 Countries Suffer Fuel ShortagesAround the world, countries are suffering sporadic or ongoing fuel shortages. Many, like China, Shri Lanka, and Pakistan, see no end in sight.
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The Mystery of OPEC: My Glut Feeling About ItThe Present Mind of the Market is saying that we have "peak oil" conditions and a demand surge that can never be met with present resources. Watch out for the coming irreversible Glut!
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OPEC Say Oil Will Not Reach $110 Per BarrelRecent reports from numerous news sources suggest that at some point early this year Americans could be paying as much as $4.00 for a gallon of petrol. -
Will OPEC Abandon the Dollar?A severely weakened US currency has raised fears of a cartel switch to the euro.
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Freedom from OPEC Oil: Is Our Government Doing Enough?There are other alternatives to spending money on protecting oil interests in the Middle East. A portion of the defense budget could be spent on developing our own energy resources and building up the infrastructure.
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Project Independence: How President Nixon Tried to Wean America Off OPECThe film There Will Be Blood may entice people to open up the history books about the history of oil in America. One particular 20th Century President was adamant about weaning us off foreign oil within six years of his declaration... -
SAFE Calls for Government Action Due to OPEC Refusal to Increase Oil Output"Given these realities, Americans must accept that market forces alone will not solve our oil problems."
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OPEC Oil Production Rose in November, Says Information Group"For consumers, it's encouraging to see Saudi Arabia above the 9 million barrel per day mark."
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Gas Lines in IranIran, which among other things is a member of OPEC and an exporter of oil, has found itself with a gasoline shortage. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary government has imposed gas rationing of twenty six gallons a month. The irony could not be more delicious.
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Coping with Fuel Crises Harder with AgeThere is no agreement within OPEC for production targets. As crude supplies drop in other nations, prices are rising in anticipation of more demand than supply and a raise in already extreme costs of petroleum products.
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$1.86 A Gallon in Oklahoma!Save money on fuel, lower CO2 emissions, more jobs in U.S., no more invasions to defend the OPEC pipeline.......CNG is an answer!
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Liquified Natural Gas May Be the Answer to America's Energy HeadachesCOMMENTARY | While jobs in manufacturing, automotive, and even the petroleum industry may be down, good news comes in from the State of Louisiana. Last July 22nd, 2011, Lake Charles Exports, LLC, was approved by the...
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Rising Gas Prices: Speculators or Supply?In a speech about energy yesterday, President Barack Obama agreed with OPEC Secretary General Abdalla S. El-Badri: speculators rather than supply are to blame for a surge at the pump. -
How Higher Gas Prices May be the Death of SUV VehiclesWe Americans have to give ourselves credit: We know how to survive a lot of economic turmoil. While this particular economic depression might be a final straw for too many--we've at least figured out one way to beat OPEC by buying smaller, fuel-efficient cars... -
World Sees 18 Month Oil Supply Shortfall in Rear View MirrorWith oil prices making new record highs almost daily, there has been a lot of scuttlebutt about potential causes. Speculators, dollar devaluation, and even OPEC collusion have all been blamed for prices that seem to keep an inexorable upward momentum.
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The Disorganized Effort of a Trucker Strike Against Rising Diesel PricesAre you buying groceries for your household around the first of the month? Well, you might want to buy extra supplies in the event of a strike by truckers protesting high diesel prices. You can't blame them--even though oil companies may solve it via a nefarious plan... -
Petrodollars Vs. Petroeuros!Any country that wanted crude oil from OPEC had to purchase it in American Dollars. -
One Hundred Forty Seven Dollars for a Barrel of Oil? Will We See it Again?High oil prices mean a weak US dollar and higher trade deficits, so, we pay more for everything we need. The US was only 30% dependent on OPEC for our oil needs. We our now 70% and climbing. Wake up America and take action before it's to late.
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World Demand for Crude Oil and Exploration TechniquesOPEC & Non-OPEC members co-ordinate supply and price for crude oil despite cheating. However, crude oil demand exceeds supply & subsequently price increases. Golden Zone & satellite imaging offer new oil exploration techniques.
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Peak Oil to Be Discussed at Jeddah Summit?With world leaders doing everything they can to tamp down record oil prices, expectations for the Jeddah oil Summit are running high. Hopes come from the idea that OPEC is sitting on massive reserves and is now, at last, bowing to pressure to turn on the taps.
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Oil, Dwindling ReservesWith Saudi Arabia at peak capacity and most OPEC countries at or near peak output where will additional oil come from with increasing demand?
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Iran Spurns Saudi Arabia for Unilateral Production HikeAccording to Associated Press news reports, Iran spoke out in opposition to a planned hike in oil production by oil state Saudi Arabia.
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Volt Jump-starts General MotorsGeneral Motors "Volt" Gas-Electric Hybrid promises to aid the troubled auto manufacturer, our climate and oil situation-- if they produce it by 2010.
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The Return of the Drive-55 Law: Driving 55 MPHI learned that Senator John Warner of Virginia has suggested a return to the federal 55-mph speed limit law that was initiated during the OPEC oil crisis in 1974.
