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How long will the Gulf endure oil at $20pb?

Brent crude is closing in on $20pb and, if there are no signs of a recovery in the coming months, the chances that Saudi Arabia pushes for fresh oil output cuts will grow. Meanwhile, we are approaching the point at which financial support for Oman needs to be made explicit if the country is to avoid devaluation.

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