Oil prices firm, but remain near six-year lows ahead of US report

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>Oil prices, which tumbled again yesterday, are likely to remain low throughout 2015, the World Bank has said.

Oil prices are not expected to rise next year, the head of French energy giant Total told reporters in Qatar yesterday.

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>There is no doubt that fuel is a key driver of any economy. Following the trend of falling prices of fuel products at the world market since last June, Tanzanians have been asking how it is that pump prices in the country do not seem to reflect the change.

Oil prices have decreased. The fall follows changes in the world market.It has been difficult for petrol users in the last three months as its price escalated.

>As Tanzanians wake up to see rising prices of all petroleum products, the importation coordinator says that the country has enough stock.

>The World Bank (WB) analysis on oil prices in Global Economic Prospects says gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth.