Global oil prices are projected to fall below $30 per barrel for the first time, as a sudden decline in global economic activity has led to reduced demand in most countries. Higher demand from African nations could slow falling prices, but excess supply from oil-producing countries is expected to further pull the cost down. Members of OPEC believe that oil prices could reach their lowest level since the oil supply surplus of the 1980s. Experts forecast oil to sell for as low as $20 per barrel in the next six months, cheaper than the previous inflation-adjusted low of $27 established in 1986.
Q: What can be inferred from the article?
(a) Global oil prices could fall to their lowest level ever.
(b) The collapse of the global economy is an effect of falling oil prices.
(c) Demand for oil in Africa continues to rise.
(d) Oil prices will not fall as sharply as during the 80s.
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