21.   But the low level of stocks in consumer countries and the low level of sales by producers does not justify the low price levels, some analysts said.

22.   Crude prices have risen sharply in recent weeks in the face of reduced stocks in consumer countries and the prolonged absence of Iraqi oil.

23.   The oil market has also become extremely volatile because of the low level of stocks held in the United States and other consumer countries.

24.   The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

25.   The plan aims to keep reserves of raw coffee in consumer countries at a low level so that prices can be more easily manipulated by changing export levels.

26.   The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

27.   The shortfall would be made up by the smaller exporting countries and the reserves of consumer countries.

28.   This rise was fuelled by low stock levels in consumer countries and the delay in exports of Iraqi crude.

29.   This surge in demand came at a time when stocks in consumer countries were at a low point.

30.   These political uncertainties are discouraging gas consumer countries from ordering supplies from the Middle East only.