Consider the following…

Oil is one of the most important natural resources known to mankind. For most societies in the world, oil is the principal natural resource that fuels their economies. Then why, in this great age of communication and technology, do we need to be concerned about a natural resource like oil? Simple. Nearly 98% of everything you have or do is in some way related to crude oil. Heat for your home, gas for your car, 2 liter plastic bottles for pop, and petroleum jelly are just a few examples of products created from crude oil. The United States has the greatest standard of living in the world, as well as the largest economy. Why? Because we have always tried to maintain control over the supply, as well as price, of oil. Over the last 10 years, the U.S. economy has undergone the largest economic expansion in history and cheap oil has fueled this unprecedented growth. Unlike the 1970s, when the U.S. was held at bay by OPEC withholding oil production for political reasons, the growth of the oil industry during the 1990s, and beyond, will be more likely be determined by the laws of supply and demand. As democracy and capitalism are spreading around the world, global oil consumption is at record levels. Throughout Latin America, Russia, India and Asia, economic growth is accelerating at a remarkable pace; much faster than anything we have seen in the U.S. Recently, Forbes described the development now exploding across Asia. --Forbes

As any astute investor knows, it is extremely difficult during these times to find financial opportunities which provide both security and a solid return on your hard-earned money, Conventional investment in CD’s, savings accounts, money markets, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, etc. are currently bringing less than satisfactory returns. The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune and other well know financial publications have shown the recent volatility in the financial markets. T he future prospect for profits are even worse when inflation is calculated. Now is the time to diversify your portfolio in hard dollar investments in oil and gas drilling programs. The key to better return is to diversify your portfolio in energy related investments. Take advantage of opportunities which have excellent risk-to-reward ratios while still maintaining you personal and or family financial foundation. Prudent investment in sound, well researched oil and gas programs, can offer a significant monthly cash flow from the sale of oil and gas well production and very significant tax advantages not found with normal investments. With the additional benefits of higher prices, these benefits far exceed gains and tax advantages on energy related stocks.

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Oil Settles at 2009 High as Economic Optimism Grows


By: Reuters | 04 May 2009 | 03:48 PM ET

Oil prices rose to their highest close of the year Monday as investors bet the economic recession would end soon, paving the way for a recovery of ailing world energy demand.

U.S. light, sweet crude rose $1.27, or 2.39 percent, to settle at $54.47 a barrel—the highest since late March. London Brent crude also traded higher.

Oil's gains were encouraged by stronger equities markets and positive economic surveys in big fuel consumer nations China and India, showing their manufacturing sectors grew in April for the first time in months.

"The stock markets are up and there is the hope that we might be seeing some recovery,'' said Dan Flynn, energy analyst at Alaron Trading in Chicago.

Weakness in the U.S. dollar against the euro also supported greenback-denominated commodities markets.

Oil prices have bounced back from five-year lows just above $30 hit this winter on evidence the economic crisis is easing and as OPEC slashes output to trim excess supply.

Oil had also gained on Friday, spurred by improved U.S. consumer confidence as well as a Reuters survey that showed OPEC had delivered around 84 percent of promised curbs of 4.2 million barrels per day since September, around its highest-ever level of output discipline.

OPEC efforts to support the price have been in part offset by the impact of high inventories on land and large amounts of floating storage as traders have made use of a bearish market structure to stockpile oil.

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