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OPEC cautions: U.S. 'Fiscal uncertainties persist'

GasBuddy Blog -- We may have some ideas on how American consumers view OPEC, but how does OPEC view its #1 customer --the U.S.A?

In its Monthly Oil Market Report issued Wednesday, OPEC leaders' collective view is expressed candidly and their observations may help us learn more about the severity of political problems here than all the opinionating of so-called 'informed' obervers and pundits.

Here's what they say:
For the past weeks, the outcome of negotiations in the U.S. to avoid the ‘fiscal cliff’ – a term that describes the
automatic spending cuts and tax increases set to take place at the beginning of 2013 – has been a major uncertainty hanging over the US economy.

Despite recent data showing an improvement...

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Submitted Jan 21, 2013 By: PD

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stealthvan Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:153 Points:265,210 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 2:53:13 PM Ignore stealthvan Report Abuse OPEC has grown to be a group of representatives who want to keep prices high so the various countries can make money off each other, the more the better. We need to start using our own resources, reducing our dependence on foreign oil. This will also create jobs in the US. Now we just have to reduce the benefits to not working so those who don't think they have to work will be motivated to go find one of those newly created jobs.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,607 Points:1,607,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 6:57:34 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse 99dakota: and how long will that last?
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,102 Points:2,171,050 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 6:25:53 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse We don't need OPEC if we develop our own oil resources.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,607 Points:1,607,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 5:51:30 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Snowball: got a magic snowball?
Snowball2013 All-Star Author Yakima Posts:548 Points:119,000 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 10:31:00 AM Ignore Snowball2013 Report Abuse Balance the budget and quit importing oil.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,607 Points:1,607,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 5:49:32 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse agrico: we won't be. Less dependent, yes, independent, no.
agrico Veteran Author New Orleans Posts:464 Points:502,165 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 9:15:02 PM Ignore agrico Report Abuse Wonder what they will say when we are energy independant - go fracking!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,607 Points:1,607,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:55:51 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse really? Whoddathunkthat?
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,867 Points:389,285 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 3:10:04 PM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse funny, I read this yesterday...
BigKart All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:760 Points:223,420 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 1:43:17 PM Ignore BigKart Report Abuse We have to read foreign newspapers to find out that things are unstable here? Why is that? (As if we don't know...)
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,389 Points:1,353,920 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:59:40 AM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse "May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be acceptable in your presence, ADONAI, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:15 Complete Jewish Bible.
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,480 Points:1,637,070 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:57:27 AM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse the people that care about opec, are the rich fat cats that run it.
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,389 Points:1,353,920 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:55:03 AM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse *If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14
Bobmilan Champion Author Louisville Posts:1,190 Points:473,625 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:35:13 AM Ignore Bobmilan Report Abuse US markets get the "sniffles" and rest of world catches cold. We are largest market with greatest influence and we have responsibility to uphold freedom that gives us this influence. Good behavior required: PASS A Balanced Budget.
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,302 Points:1,519,470 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:26:13 AM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse So what...OPEC isn't in charge of us.
Samo1961 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,890 Points:619,700 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:21:46 AM Ignore Samo1961 Report Abuse Two days already, getting tired of reading the same articles for days!!
Donnade Rookie Author Anchorage Posts:96 Points:885,295 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:18:56 AM Ignore Donnade Report Abuse old news
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,825 Points:1,043,815 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:18:22 AM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse Thank you Osama Obama
HATinMUNDY Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,672 Points:762,695 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:15:38 AM Ignore HATinMUNDY Report Abuse Sounds like a conspiracy.....
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,412,235 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:14:14 AM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse old news
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,565 Points:1,464,305 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:12:52 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Old news.
installer All-Star Author San Diego Posts:925 Points:475,600 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:12:29 AM Ignore installer Report Abuse Maybe later when we start selling them oil.....
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,456 Points:1,739,990 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:10:57 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse OPEC isn't the only ones who need to be concerned about the huge deficits we have.
olefin Champion Author Arkansas Posts:6,047 Points:723,790 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:10:36 AM Ignore olefin Report Abuse ok
Car54BC08 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:4,244 Points:1,508,390 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:10:33 AM Ignore Car54BC08 Report Abuse This is a repeat
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:9,072 Points:2,755,870 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:10:20 AM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse I read this yesterday.
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:9,662 Points:2,617,680 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:10:14 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse Old news...
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,680 Points:3,029,645 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:09:52 AM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse Oh well
gas_too_high Champion Author Columbus Posts:11,534 Points:1,931,390 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:07:29 AM Ignore gas_too_high Report Abuse Everyone overseas seems to realize what both sides of our government do not -- that this has a serious impact on the economy. Yet, while one side is willing to negotiate, the other side (the one in the White House) says, "My way or the highway." GTH
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,470 Points:2,316,045 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:07:28 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse The US needs to cut spending to appear rational and wise.
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,036 Points:1,490,070 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:06:23 AM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse I agree with vwilsonskis.
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,974 Points:686,770 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:05:40 AM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse old
vwilsonskis All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:732 Points:236,270 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:04:41 AM Ignore vwilsonskis Report Abuse The twits in DC do not care what opec say or the us people
chevellefan Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,718 Points:591,370 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:04:31 AM Ignore chevellefan Report Abuse old
Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,111 Points:3,075,480 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:03:32 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse Old "news"!
gasjockey70124 Rookie Author New Orleans Posts:37 Points:304,390 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:03:25 AM Ignore gasjockey70124 Report Abuse Good way for OPEC to keep oil prices inflated!
getalong All-Star Author California Posts:791 Points:148,215 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:03:04 AM Ignore getalong Report Abuse Hmmm, what what is I posted on this subject last week?
2DTom Rookie Author Indiana Posts:86 Points:135,675 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:02:59 AM Ignore 2DTom Report Abuse What else is new?
thomas41546 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:3,752 Points:2,255,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:01:38 AM Ignore thomas41546 Report Abuse Fiscal Cliff = speculation playground
gasman50 Champion Author Portland Posts:8,834 Points:2,407,535 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:01:19 AM Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse OLd news.....
g303v303g Sophomore Author California Posts:167 Points:141,365 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 11:00:38 AM Ignore g303v303g Report Abuse Fracking Opec. What do they know anyway.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,435 Points:1,126,640 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:59:12 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse OPEC is loaning the US money it CHina. we china customer not much from OPEC any longer
mrsmercier Rookie Author El Paso Posts:23 Points:25,395 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:59:02 AM Ignore mrsmercier Report Abuse and?
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:736,485 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:58:31 AM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Repeat
slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,687 Points:911,065 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:58:23 AM Ignore slvrdo_dsprdo Report Abuse I saw this yesterday, but it's funny how OPEC will say it, but our leaders will not admit it or address it.
mrsmercier Rookie Author El Paso Posts:23 Points:25,395 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:58:21 AM Ignore mrsmercier Report Abuse and?
FPLREP Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,251 Points:2,446,300 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:58:07 AM Ignore FPLREP Report Abuse Might as well get used to four more years of this disaster in chief. Spend, spend, spend, with an occasional raise the taxes. The american's that voted him in , get what they deserve.
BigOyl All-Star Author Wichita Posts:882 Points:348,305 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:56:48 AM Ignore BigOyl Report Abuse Read this one YESTERDAY!
driveonby1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,507 Points:256,665 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:56:20 AM Ignore driveonby1 Report Abuse Sure, they want to keep the US down and uncertain in the world market.
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