INDIA: MAKING THE MOST OF LOW OIL PRICES

INDIA: MAKING THE MOST OF LOW OIL PRICES

Low oil prices have proven a key boost to the Indian economy. Low pump prices have proven a spur to domestic transport fuel demand, which has seen demand both for gasoline and diesel surge over recent years. An economy that used to grow modestly without much boost in demand for hydrocarbons is seeing a transformation as India's consumption is rising quickly.

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WHAT DO OIL AND GAS COMPANIES DO NOW?: Mitigating the Risks in an Uncertain Market

WHAT DO OIL AND GAS COMPANIES DO NOW?: Mitigating the Risks in an Uncertain Market

In order to have a view on what actions to take in response the current market situation, it is important to first look at the key market drivers are behind them, and based on those drivers start making business decisions that play the odds. This paper and the KBC paper series that will follow over the coming weeks and months will stay on top of the market and the challenges and opportunities presented by market conditions.

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EVEN LOWER, FOR EVEN LONGER: The Implications of OPEC Inaction

EVEN LOWER, FOR EVEN LONGER: The Implications of  OPEC Inaction

OPEC is a consensus organization. It takes no action without unanimous agreement of the thirteen members. The lack of any change at the December meeting does not, however, imply concord or satisfaction among the member states. Rather, it implies a lack of unanimity to any course other than status quo ante.

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