February 20, 2008 — The price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil closed above $100 for the first time on February 19, 2008. “Rising oil prices have been giving a clear signal of pending shortages for over five years now,” according to
TheOilDrum.com. By ignoring this signal, world leaders are steering the world toward an energy disaster characterized by shortages, high energy prices, inflation, civil unrest and famine.
The $100 a barrel closing price is a sign that times will never be the same again. “The world is entering a new era. In this new era, the supply of energy will dominate the political landscape in a way that is not being recognized by any of the presidential candidates,” according to TheOilDrum.com.
Might have a little influence on the already teetering economy.