Analysts: 1 million barrel OPEC cut not enough

Monday, October 20, 2008

CAIRO, Egypt -- A crude oil production cut of even 1 million barrels per day at OPEC's upcoming emergency meeting is unlikely to reverse slumping prices in the short term, analysts said Sunday, amid mounting calls by several cartel members to take action to keep prices at the $80 per barrel level.

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