US frackers now have a production cost of $27 a barrel. They will not be knocked out by SA and Russia so easily this time around.
In fact, SA and Russia may be crying for mercy instead. SA needs $90 a barrel to run its welfare state, and Russia needs $50 just to pay their bills at their current low standard of living.
The Saudis tried to drive US frackers out of business in 2016 when Brent fell below $30 a barrel. Yes marginal frackers went under but the stronger players survived and thrived.
An oil war tale of the tape.....
Interesting oil war to watch....haven’t heard much about how energy dependent EU is looking at this.
[US frackers now have a production cost of $27 a barrel. ]