Article: News Analysis: It is difficult for OPEC to sustain oil price by cutting output

News Analysis: It is difficult for OPEC to sustain oil price by cutting output

by Wu Liming, Shang Jun

VIENNA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- In the face of the ongoing global financial crisis, it has proved difficult for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to sustain oil prices by cutting the output, observers say.

OIL PRICE SLUMPS AFTER OUTPUT CUT

On Friday, OPEC announced the cut of daily oil output by 1.5 million barrels. But instead of boosting the oil price in the international market, the move prompted world oil prices to plunge to a 17-month low.

Brent North Sea crude for December delivery was slashed to 61.08 U. S. dollars per barrel, which was last seen in March ...

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