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To: Art Bechhoefer who wrote (26914)11/2/2004 5:41:48 PM
From: Dave  Read Replies (1) of 60323
 
Art,

The decision not to use the strategic reserve to stabilize oil prices definitely has resulted in windfall profits for the oil companies

The "windfall profits" as you say is more a function of FIFO based accounting. The oil companies appear to be extremely profitable right now, but their oil inventories must be replaced at these higher levels.

Therefore, the "excess" profits are not sustainable and, the market, currently views the integrated oils as such.

Dave
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