High Energy Prices

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Description:

The climbing price of oil combined with limited conversion capacity is causing a steady, and lasting increase in energy prices.

Enablers:

  • High energy consumption in America and other parts of the world
  • Natural Disasters destroy sourcing and production capabilities
  • Limited capacity to convert and distribute energy

Inhibitors:

  • Government safety stock of oil
  • Economic deflation reduces demand

Paradigms:

Energy use decreases for the long term

Experts:

  • Economists

Timing:

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