Oil Prices: A Brave New World?

Oil Prices: A Brave New World?

This month’s insight piece looks at some of the drivers behind the recent plunge in oil and examines whether these are temporary or longer-term issues. We conclude that little has changed: we will hit peak shale by 2016-18 and by next year demand will already exceed supply. And the moment Saudi Arabia decides to sell its oil at higher prices, prices will rebound.

Oil Prices: A Brave New World?

This month’s insight piece looks at some of the drivers behind the recent plunge in oil and examines whether these are temporary or longer-term issues. We conclude that little has changed: we will hit peak shale by 2016-18 and by next year demand will already exceed supply. And the moment Saudi Arabia decides to sell its oil at higher prices, prices will rebound.

Read the full article here…

Close Menu