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How to calculate impact of oil price on the economy – energy tax, deficit, exchange rate, inflation
October 18th, 2009 7 Comments Posted in Demand & Pricing, Energy Supply
Philippine Energy Pricing and Impact Analysis
By: Marcial T. Ocampo
Energy & Project Development Consultant
RATIONALE
The surging oil & gas energy prices in the world and domestic market, mainly driven by steep increase in the market price of the widely traded Dubai crude has resulted in serious consequences for the end consumer and the country – rising domestic fuel and electricity prices, surging food prices, higher transport fares and consequently higher inflation, depreciating peso, lower economic growth rate and greater risk of higher budget deficit. More »
