Middle East Economic Survey
VOL. XLVIII
No 44
31-October-2005
OPEC/GENERAL
Venezuela Oil Output Under Pressure Ahead Of 2006 Presidential Vote
While most OPEC member countries have boosted savings and oil investment during the recent boom in oil prices, Venezuelas President Hugo Chavez has funneled oil revenue directly into infrastructure and educational programs tailored to garner the most political support. This spending bypasses the national treasury and any formal auditing from the Comptroller...
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