Will a slowdown in efficiency gains curtail US shale oil output?

Oil price increases following production cuts by OPEC and non-OPEC countries stand to be partially tempered by higher US shale oil output. Improved efficiency in the industry means that oil producers are well-placed to increase output in response to rising prices.

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