OPEC Secretary General Abdallah al-Badri denied on Wednesday
claims that China and India stood behind the rise in the
international oil prices.
In an exclusive statement to Xinhua, al-Badri rejected the
allegations which hold China and India responsible for the soaring
oil prices, adding that the consumption of the two countries is
normal and just in line with their demands.
The chief of the oil cartel made the remarks during the
preparatory meetings for the 3rd OPEC summit in Riyadh.
(Xinhua News Agency November 15, 2007)
