We think that about half of the surge in oil prices since the start of December can be attributed to the slump in the US dollar. However, a stronger dollar should put some downward pressure on oil prices over the course of 2018. That said, growing supply and weaker-than-expected demand are likely to be the main forces driving oil prices lower.
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