The Real Price of Oil: Dollars, Gold

The Real Price of Oil: Dollars, Gold

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It made old Jed a millionaire. But oil’s in trouble, the price is up and everyone thinks they understand it. But what if the price of oil wasn’t really up? What if it were just an illusion?

“The price of oil is skyrocketing, and that means gas prices are up…”
That’s about the limit of what most Americans know and understand about the whole oil situation. But there are more complex issues at work, and they involve more than just Middle East politics and China.

The American Geological Institute (AGI) recently released a report looking at the price of crude oil in relation to the U.S. dollar and the price per ounce of gold. It highlights a fact that probably makes some folks at the Federal Reserve very nervous.

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Fascinating article that confirms our conspiracy thoughts. The price of oil is skyrocketing, yet it's value or 'true worth' has not changed in the last 7 years, the real reason for the rise in petrol cost is the devaluing of the US dollar.

So oil is worth the same, and the US dollar is just worth less. Maybe we need to shift our focus away from war and drilling; and towards a better economic policy at home.

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[edit on 17/8/2008 by SilentShadow]