Oil Shifts Ahead

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Oil Shifts Ahead By Brianna Panzica | Sunday, January 6th, 2013 This week we rang in 2013. For many, the New Year comes as a breath of fresh air, a chance to start anew... For the U.S. government, it meant an eleventh-hour fiscal cliff deal, reached Tuesday night. Though we technically did go over the cliff for almost a whole day, the markets were closed and the effects remained virtually unseen. Make no mistake; this last-minute deal still doesn't mean all is now fine and dandy. Our lawmakers have only delayed the deficit problem, postponing it until desperation calls them to make a plan once again in two months. But oil liked the deal. On Wednesday, WTI futures for February hit as $93.12 a barrel— the highest level since September. Advertisement Up to 519% Gains from Buffett's Oil Monopoly Over the last two years, Warren Buffett has quietly worked to secure a monopoly for supplying America's hottest oil field. He's already made $22 billion on this monopoly... and he'll make billions more in the years to come. Now, it's not unusual for Buffett to make lopsided deals. But he may have had help from President Obama on this one. What's more, there may be a significant profit angle for you — as much as 519%! We've put our findings together in a short presentation that you can watch here.  The OPEC Struggle For OPEC, the New Year means new production struggles and keeping up with both domestic and international demand, a move that's proving more difficult each year. While production is still rising at a gradual rate for many of these nations, consumption is growing exponentially. In Libya, consumption grew 12% between 2010 and 2011, and Saudi Arabian consumption grew 26% the same year; Iraqi consumption grew 23%; Venezuelan consumption jumped 36%. These are all signs of increased use of fuel within the population — and of a growing population. As these nations begin to develop and growing technology demands growing fuel, their capability for exports will decrease, not to mention the fact that their oil reserves aren't infinite. This is already happening... OPEC announced this week that its production dropped in December below 31 million barrels for the first time since the fall of 2011. Iran's exports have been compromised by the sanctions from Western nations, a reaction to the Middle Eastern country's covert nuclear program. However, Saudi Arabian production also fell. Saudi Arabia is OPEC's biggest producer. In fact, it's the world's biggest oil producer. So it goes without saying this slump will affect exports. The organization has already announced that January shipments will be down by 1%. The decline, they say, is due to a drop in demand after the peak winter season. But that's not the only reason... Advertisement How to Get Rich Without EVER Buying Another Stock... Buying shares of stock is old news... In fact, if everyone knew about what I've recently uncovered, I doubt anyone — including you — would ever want to buy another stock ever again. Because thanks to state governments around the country, there's a much easier, safer, and faster way to make money than ever before. And it's all thanks to a little program that was started two years ago. If you don't know what program I'm referencing, I suggest you click here to find out.  OPEC's Dying Nick Hodge told you this week that six of the world's ten biggest oil producers were now also top consumers, with consumption growing much more quickly than production. And I'm telling you again: U.S. reliance on OPEC is simply a waiting room for them to cut us off. But perhaps the U.S. is not really relying on OPEC after all... Last month, we learned that U.S. oil production hit 6.5 million barrels per day in September, bringing production to the highest level since 1998. Production is growing in the major shale formations like the Bakken and Eagle Ford, and others — like the Utica deposit — are set to show progress soon. U.S. imports from OPEC have been declining, and soon — when OPEC exports have dwindled to a crippling low — we simply won't have the option. Fortunately, the North American oil boom is ramping up our self-sufficiency. The world's savviest investors are getting a piece of the action as we speak... Find out how YOU can ride Warren Buffett's coattails to gains of up to 519% — even if you don't have billions to put down. Good Investing, Brianna Panzica for Energy and Capital The Green Scam: What Green Energy Companies Don't Want You to Know Even green energy advocates are getting rid of their green stocks. Find out why. Is the Author Feeling OK?: Some Closing Year-End Thoughts Some closing year-end thoughts from your publisher. Electric Cars 2012: Has the Electric Car Failed? This is the best piece on electric vehicles I've read all year. Oil Props Up the Dollar: Unintended, but Good, Consequences Oil has acted like an anchor dragging behind the U.S. economy for decades. Analyst Adam English explains why early signs point to a complete role reversal. Oil, Oil Stocks to Head Higher: I'm Bullish What happens when six of the top ten oil-producing countries are now also on the list of top oil-consuming countries? "One Word: Plastics": 3 Profitable Ideas for 2013 Change has a way of arriving unannounced at your door. Trends that cannot go on won't, and the unexpected will thrive.  Personal Financial Management: Budgeting, Retirement, and Taxes In these early days of 2013, we thought it prudent to offer some quick tips on broader money management strategies that can complement specific investment recommendations. A Running Leap Off the Green Energy Cliff: California's Path to Bankruptcy Editor Keith Kohl explains why California's renewable energy goals may be too ambitious. 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