2009年1月石油市场月报(2009)MOMR January 2009(2009)

由于全球经济疲软削弱了需求增长，原油价格仍然波动。 然而，欧佩克供应减少，随后大会在奥兰决定进一步调整产量，这有助于缓解月底价格的下滑。 美元的波动和价格下跌的前景促使基金抛售获利了结的业务。OPEC的参考篮子在12月份下跌了11.16美元或22.4％，收于38.60美元/桶，当月收于35.58美元。 在这一年中，篮子的平均价格为94.45美元/桶。 1月上半月，中东地区持续不断的冲突以及俄罗斯与乌克兰的天然气纠纷恢复了乐观。 1月14日的篮子价格为$ 41.31 / b，本月至今平均为$ 42.38 / b。

Crude oil prices remained volatile as the weak global economy was seen undermining demandgrowth. However, reduced OPEC supply followed by the Conference decision in Oran for furtherproduction adjustments helped ease the downward slide in prices by the end of the month. Thefluctuation in the US dollar and outlook for lower prices prompted fund sell-offs for profit-taking TheOPEC Reference Basket fell $11.16 or 22.4% in December to settle at $38.60/b, closing the month at$35.58. For the year, the Basket averaged $94.45/b. In the first half of January, ongoing conflicts inthe Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine natural gas dispute revived some bullishness. The Basketstood at $41.31/b on 14 January to average $42.38/b, month-to-date.