Φατε αλλον ενα π**στ*,γιατι δεν λεει 1800$/το βαρέλι

http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-06-26-oil-price-could-hit-170-a-barrel-says-opec-head

Algerian Energy Minister Chakib Khelil, president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), forecast on Thursday that oil prices could rise to $150 to $170 a barrel during the northern hemisphere summer. "I predict probably prices of $150 to $170 this summer. It [the market] will probably fall a bit towards the end of the year," he said in an interview with the France 24 television channel.Khelil said he did not expect prices to hit $200 a barrel, barring a major market crisis such as a halt in production in Iran.In that case, he added, prices could possibly surge to "$200, $300, $400".In the short term, he said, "everything depends on the European Central Bank (ECB) and a decision it could take to raise eurozone interest rates"."At that time, I think the price of oil will increase."ECB policymakers are to meet on July 3 when many analysts predict they will decide to raise their benchmark rate by a quarter of a point to 4,25% in the face of rising inflationary pressure.A strong euro, and a weaker dollar, would drive up demand for oil, which is marketed in the US unit and becomes cheaper for holders of non-dollar currencies.Khelil also cited "threats against Iran", where US and European officials suspect that authorities may be trying to develop nuclear power for military purposes.