ConocoPhillips sees structural change towards higher prices in oil industry

HOUSTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – The chief economist for oil major ConocoPhillips (COP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) told a business audience on Thursday that oil prices are likely to stay high because of a “permanent structural change” in the industry.

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