[DannyTN]

"If we had a stronger dollar, the price of oil wouldn't be quite as bad. A week dollar didn't help matters back in 2008."

While true, but it would still be bad. the dollar's fall can account for only a 20% increase in the price of oil.

If we had a stronger dollar, the price of oil wouldn't be quite as bad. A week dollar didn't help matters back in 2008.

Dollar vs Euro

[EVO X]

While true, but it would still be bad. the dollar's fall can account for only a 20% increase in the price of oil.

Of course there are other factors, such as world wide demand for oil. The Chinese are adding 10 million cars a year. In a few years, they are likely to surpass US auto sales..