DOUBLE WHAMMY – WILL COVID-19 AND THE SAUDI-RUSSIA PRICE WAR KILL THE OIL INDUSTRY?

A growing COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments and citizens around the world to embrace extraordinary steps, sapping economic activity and sending oil use and prices down sharp- ly. The demand collapse comes at the same time a battle over market share has erupted between Saudi Arabia and Rus- sia, two of the world’s largest producers. Falling oil prices would normally be welcomed by consumers, but many are confined to their homes and unable to enjoy the cost relief.

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