looks like OPEC sees oil demand going up for balance of 2012 and into 2013 . would be my guess that recent drop in price was politically created by Obama , as rumors of SPR release spooks longs , it's not necessary to release SPR to keep oil in check , just start rumor of SPR release to chase longs .... any way back to the OPEC PR ......http://finance.yahoo.com/news/opec-forecasts-global-oil-demand-122000743.html