It was quick to recognise oil-rich South Sudan when it seceded in July, having sent observers to monitor its referendum on independence.
To understand the power the Federal Open Market Committee has on the price of oil, consider this quick review of the relationship between monetary policy and the price of oil.
Those two brands account for 37% of the U.S. retail market and 60% of the oil used in quick-change centers.
When asked about Sonangol's closed books and the flow of industry revenues, Martins was quick to suggest that the oil money is being used for Angola's rebuilding efforts.
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We can't afford a situation where speculators artificially manipulate markets by buying up oil, creating the perception of a shortage, and driving prices higher -- only to flip the oil for a quick profit.
It means containing as much of the oil as we can as quick as we can.
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This is not an environment conducive to the kind of quick decision-making necessary to control oil prices.
If he is wise, he will make a quick start on reform: the high oil price since early 1999 has been a windfall for the economy, but prices are now falling.
The fact remains that there is no silver bullet, there is no quick fix to the challenge that high global oil prices present.
Even companies that do have ample physical barrels have learned the downside of being too quick to lock in seemingly record prices for their oil.
The price of oil started to fall back once a relatively quick coalition victory seemed more likely.
Being quick on your feet can a serious advantage in the oil business, and at number four in the world, Total is able to move faster than Exxon Mobil, BP or Shell, some analysts say.
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Some may be quick to point out that there are plenty of risky and corrupt oil and natural gas-rich countries who still manage to attract international investment.
How do we -- how are state and local authorities, these parishes, how are they interfacing with the Coast Guard in order to set up adequate and quick response plans as we talked about in here for when the oil does come in, where the booming goes, and a prioritization for that.
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For the mundane work of replacing shocks or oil filters, though, they are competing with service stations and quick lube shops.
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