At the same time, many oil exporters are being forced to scale back expenditure plans in the face of sharply falling revenues. Even Saudi Arabia, despite its vast oil and financial reserves, has come under strain, owing to a rapidly rising population and higher military spending associated with conflicts in the Middle East.
与此同时，面临收入急剧下滑的情况，许多石油出口国被迫削减支出计划。就连拥有巨量石油和金融储备的沙特阿拉伯也承受了巨大的压力——其人口迅速增加，中东冲突相关的军事支出也水涨船高。