Liquefied gas is looking solid

Not only is demand for LNG rising but analysts say its price could hit all-time highs within a few years.

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What's new? After falling to below $US40 a barrel late last year and again early this year, oil prices have rebounded strongly. This is hardly surprising, given the financial crisis represented only a short-term demand contraction for oil. The black stuff's longer-term supply and demand remain unchanged.

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