At this time, the conditions that affect oil prices are wide open. We can't know the future. The prospects of major currency collapses, civil unrest and military activity, and financial instability call into question whether or not countries will even be able to pay for their energy needs. We are about to enter the time when countries, particularly the United States, will be told that their money is no good. He who has the gold, is king. The price of oil could be anywhere between it's present level and "$?" 160/barrel.