But the recent collapse in oil prices could change this dynamic. In refusing to cut its own production, Saudi Arabia seems to be hoping that low oil prices will drive down investment in US shale energy, undermining production growth there.
但最近石油价格暴跌可能会改变这种状态。通过拒绝削减自身产量的做法，沙特似乎希望低油价能抑制美国对页岩能源的投资，进而削弱其产量增长态势。