Pricey oil could spoil party for US chemicals producers

摘要

U.S.chemicals makers dazzled wall street last quarter with strong results fueled by a recovering economy,but with oil prices nearing their highest levels ever,some wonder how much longer the party can last.High-energy costs are a doublewhammy for chemical producers,forcing the companies to spend more for the fuels that both run their plants and serve as building blocks for chemicals and plastics.