OK, this will answer all your questions, but it is a bit to much to put here.
It shows both the ups and downs of low oil prices.
You will have to get or read at the library- TIME Magazine, February, 2, 2015 edition.
In summary, low oil prices benefit the 70% of the economy driven by consumer spending
and have a negative effect on industrial spending, the other 30% of the economy.
Frank
Still waiting for that magic $36/bbl to show up.
Well, I have been watching it jump around the $45 mark. The big boys are jumping back in and playing.
Frank The question is,"Who's court is the ball in?"