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This article discusses the global crude oil supply prices which have been increasing because of the various countries having political unrest causing disruptions. The strong demand for the oil has increases the prices as the supply decreases. The various countries that have a significant decease in supply include Libya, Nigeria, and Iraq. The estimated barrels daily of crude oil disruptions reflect that Syria has been having a decrease in supply since 2011. The other factors that affect the prices include the seasonal demand pattern, which shows a decrease in demand in September and decrease further in October. The increases by non-OPEC countries mean that there is an increase of production such as in the US, which will offset the decrease in supply in Syria. Saudi Arabia always has a sustained output because it will provide higher income.

This is my article for this week's topic - China overtakes US as the biggest importer of oil. The article above relates to Aggregate Demand My write-up can be viewed here: https://pamojaeducation-com.campuspack.eu/Groups/13.Y2.ST.ODP.MAY.ECON.SL.A/Nattanopthorns_Economics_Blog/2014/02/20-3_-_Aggregate_Demand_Newsstand - Bee

This talks about why the policy makers, despite awareness of global warning, are not acting to harm the oil industry - The oil industry seems to have a possitive effect on employment and economic growth.

This article talks about how oil has changed significantly the last 10 years, and what factors affected this.

This article is about the recent market failure indication in my country, citizens waiting for hours in the sun just to buy basic commodities like oil and sugar. this is due to business trying to over profit from these markets. the government tried to put price ceilings on these products however it lead to artificial shortages of the products in the market.

Whether you own a sprawling estate or a shoebox with a tiny garden, any oil or natural gas to be found underground belongs to the Queen. How did this happen?

This article should realte to week nine. It talks about Income elasticity of oil prices and personally I find it quite interesting.

LONDON Nov 7 (Reuters) - Britain's goods trade deficit widened by more than expected in September, hit by a jump in oil imports and by weak export growth to the European Union, official data showed on Friday. This article paints a very clear picture about Britain's ever increasing manufacturing crisis. Britain has becomes a consumer nation, with little being produced that could reduce the current account deficit. The figures in the article show a continued increase in deficit which will have to lead to more borrowing to bridge the gap. To me this suggests that more has to be done to increase the balance of trade in goods through manufacturing and high end exports in goods.

Sinopec profit raises directly link to the relaxation of fuel price controls. Sinopec is a government control company, which controls a great deal of the lucrative oil market. When the government eased the fuel price control, it meant that the price could be increased by the oligopoly. This allowed greater margin of profits, which will benefit Sinopec and the government in terms of taxes. The problem is that when price of fuel which is an essential inelastic commodity increases, the inflation will increase for the average consumer. The consumer will have to pay more his daily consumption, which will affect the prices of the goods and services that he is selling.

This talks about how Indian Oil Corp used to be a monopoly of fuel in India. So going from in-elastic to elastic due to launching of new companies that produce fuel.

Naira down almost 4 percent this year as oil prices fall. Due to a recent fail of major Nigerian banks lending of US dollar his high. The Central bank is trying to ease the pressure on the Naira but putting tighter regulations in place when it comes to borrowing foreign funds. This may be an attempt to reduce demand for dollar and decrease supply of Naira.