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“About 75% of the price of gas is really dictated by crude oil. At the heart of the issue is increasing demand over a period of many years around the world. World crude oil consumption now is close to 90 million barrels a day. Most of the growth in demand is coming from China and the developing world.”

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John S. Watson is an accomplished businessman born in 1956. He has extensive experience in the business sector and has achieved remarkable success in various industries. more

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