Like all other sectors of the economy, any recession in world economy and fluctuations in prices of crude oil may have an adverse effect on the entire sector. (financialtrading.com)
High labor costs and the falling price of crude oil have contributed to the industry's dark days, but environmental activists can also take a bow. (resilience.org)
Inflation has declined, mainly reflecting lower prices of crude oil and gasoline, and longer - term inflation expectations have remained stable. (alephblog.com)