【答案解析】The Oil price has fallen by almost a quarter. Lots of economic analysts start to ponder the consequences of a "slump" in the oil price. According to the author, this pondering might prove premature. OPEC will take measures, like cutting its output or selling less oil, to control the slide in oil price. The world's consumption of oil is very large, if America suffers another natural disaster or the Middle East is inflicted by another turmoil, the price could jump again. Moreover, the price of oil usually falls in the autumn, but the winter would bring higher demand for heating oil. The reopening of old and inefficient refineries prompted by peak demand would push up the oil price too.