Bushwhackers

摘要

Pre-Opec meeting sparring over oil supply has begun.US president George Bush has toured the Mideast Gulf,cap in hand,for more Opec oil supplies to reduce prices and ease the pressure on the US economy during a critical election year for his Republican Party."High energy prices can damage consuming economies," said Bush,whose administration is "hopeful" that Opec will agree to raise production quotas at its next meeting in Vienna on 1 February.