Oil, gas and mining

Oil prices continue to plummet amid demand concerns



CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski reveals the latest catalyst for falling oil prices.

Mr Piotrowski pointed out oil prices have fallen as much as six per cent over recent sessions.

“The most recent catalyst for that is the fact that OPEC and allied producers have lowered their selling prices to Asian markets,” he told Sky News Australia.

“They’ve been trying to talk a tough game in terms of output recently – that’s failed but clearly softening demand conditions in Asia led by anaemic growth out of China is a factor contributing to this.”

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14 Comments

  1. It’s fortunate that we had forward looking governments that listened to scientists, and made sure Australia was on track to replace oil with cheaper alternatives. Oh, wait, …

    It’s fortunate for all Australians that Labor are back in power.

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