Ed Maran Excess Quotations

The oil markets appear very nervous about the Iranian situation. Iran's production is essential for meeting world demand. There is not enough excess capacity within OPEC to make up for the lost supply if Iran were to stop selling oil.

The oil markets appears very nervous about the Iranian situation. Iran's production is essential for meeting world demand. There is not enough excess capacity within OPEC to make up for the lost supply if Iran were to stop selling oil.

Everyone is wondering whether the increased quotas will translate into actual new production. Many members of OPEC don't have excess production capacity.