Despite Near-term Energy Woes, Experts Optimistic
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Channel: Voice of America · 2012 · News & Politics
Rising oil prices are having an impact on the world economy and, by driving up gasoline prices, becoming an issue in the U.S. presidential election campaign. Tensions in the Middle East, turmoil in Africa and rapidly rising demand in China are driving oil prices higher. But, as VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Houston, experts see many positive developments in the world energy sector.