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Crude Oil Prices Drop $9 In Two Days

Published 07/09/08 Jeff Bennett - Print Article
E-mail - editor@economyincisis.org

After record prices of crude oil reached more than $145 a barrel during the July 4th weekend, oil prices have quickly descended, down $9 a barrel in two days, according to CNN Money.

The U.S. remains the world’s top-consumer of crude oil, consuming 25 percent, while China remains second with India close behind. The adjustment made by Americans to reduce consumption of oil – while China and India increase consumption – has clearly made positive changes in the world market prices. This is a positive glimpse into the future, providing hope we can alter our behavior to curb our addiction to oil.


Source CNN Money:

Oil prices continued a post-July 4th descent Tuesday - down about $9 a barrel in two days - as Iran's president downplayed concerns about possible war in the Middle East and investors anticipated falling demand due to high gasoline prices.

While oil use in emerging economies such as China and India continue to increase rapidly, the U.S. still uses nearly three times as much oil as China, the second largest crude consumer, according to the CIA's world fact book. A dip in U.S. demand can have an amplified effect on the oil market.


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