The sharp drop in oil prices in recent weeks may reduce this differential, but could easily be reversed by supply disruption or a harsh winter.

近期原油的大幅下跌也许能减少两者之间的差距，不过原油供应的中断或是严冬都很容易再度扩大这个差距。

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Adnan Shihab-Eldin,Opec''s acting secretary-general,even said yesterday that the price could hit $80 if a major supply disruption were to occur.

欧佩克代理秘书长阿德南？ 谢哈布-埃尔丁（Adnan Shihab-Eldin）昨天甚至说，如果供应出现大规模中断，油价可能会升至80美元。

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Our results show that both the probability and the magnitude of supply disruption are important to buyers' overall perceptions of supply disruption risk.

结果显示风险中断的可能性和程度对购买者的供应中断风险的整体观念都很重要。

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We have the capacity to act in the event of a major supply disruption.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

On Monday, we explored a worst-case hypothetical: oil prices spiking in the event of a Saudi supply disruption.

FORBES: What $4 Gas Would Mean for Consumer Spending

Accordingly, opponents of an SPR release argue that the reserve should be shut-in until a true supply disruption hits the market.

FORBES: Should We Use The Strategic Petroleum Reserve?