2 Some years ago, The New York Times reported that 'the inability of OPEC to agree last week to cut production has sent the oil market into turmoil ... [leading to] t he lowest price for domestic crude oil since June 1990'.

a Why were the members of OPEC trying to agree to cut production?

b Why do you suppose OPEC was unable to agree on cutting production? Why did the oil market go into 'turmoil' as a result?

c The newspaper also noted OPEC's view 'that producing nations outside t he organisation, like Norway and Britain, should do their share and cut production'. What does the phrase 'do their share' suggest about OPEC's desired relationship with Norway and Britain?