Sentence examples for declining oil prices from inspiring English sources

Declining oil prices spurred the stock market.

The deal comes as declining oil prices and concern over the global economy have put pressure on energy-related stocks.

The merger took place when oil producers, Halliburton's main customers, were facing declining oil prices and were trimming spending.

But an exploding population, declining oil prices, rampant corruption and the emotional power of Islamic rage have changed that.

Declining oil prices, and the declining stature of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela, will also make Mr. Obama's task easier.

In 1997, the United States was in the throes of an economic boom, fueled in part by rapidly declining oil prices.

However, the declining oil price was not all bad, BP stressed.

The Russian rouble has plunged against the dollar in the face of a declining oil price and sanctions by the West.

Talisman Sinopec blamed the declining oil price – Brent Crude is now just above 48 US dollars a barrel (£31.60) – and "ever-increasing operating costs alongside falling production levels".

Whilst there aren't too many good news stories out there at present, a declining oil price will surely help ease the pressures on developed countries.

Managing director Paul Warwick said: "Our industry is operating in a mature environment, against a backdrop of a declining oil price and ever-increasing operating costs alongside falling production levels, reduction in exploration and asset integrity and maintenance issues.