Royal Dutch Shell expects the oil price to come under pressure in the rest of the year due to a weaker economy, the company's chief executive said.
"Given the macroeconomic downturn at this stage, I think you will clearly see a lower oil price compared to the last 18 months," Peter Voser said at a news conference to discuss Shell's earnings.
"I see the oil price soft in the second half," he added.
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Non-OPEC oil production is estimated to have averaged 52.98 mb/d in 2012, indicating
an increase o...
Austria >> 5/12/2013 - Estimate for 2012
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