News Oil Prices in 2009: Will They Rise or Fall?

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The discussion centers on the uncertainty of oil prices in 2009, with predictions suggesting a range between $70 and $90 per barrel based on supply and demand dynamics. Factors influencing potential price increases include the return of speculators, geopolitical crises, and unforeseen events like storms or accidents. Notably, some experts, including Boone Pickens, warn that prices could surge to $200 per barrel under certain conditions. The unpredictability of oil prices remains a significant concern, as attempts to forecast them often lead to inaccurate predictions.
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Will oil prices rise in 2009? Or will the economy keep the prices down for a while?
 
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From everything that I've heard from pundits and "experts", based on simple supply and demand, we should be between $70 and $90 a barrel.

If the speculators come back, if we have a crisis, if we have a storm or an accident... Many people, including Boone Pickens, say that $200 oil is just a heartbeat away.
 
Gad, who knows. Every time I try to predict future oil prices, I end up looking like a fool!
 
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