Prices could start to recover as early as the second quarter, analysts say, but more likely a rebound will come in the second half of the year.

WSJ: Oil's Tug of War Is Poised to Continue

As households downsize, home prices stabilize then recover, developed economies improve, jobs grow again and incomes start rising is it possilble that customers will want something beyond low price?

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As our economy continues to recover and demand rebounds, oil prices are almost certain to rise, the equivalent of a heavy tax on our GDP.

FORBES: Investing For A Peak-Oil Future

As the economy will really only begin to recover from 2001, in line with increasing oil prices and production improvements, the next two years will be crucial.

BBC: By James Walker