ViewpointsOpinionOPEC Is Not the Only Solution to High Oil PricesSavePrintA 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo in this illustration picture on April 14, 2020. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ReutersDaniel Lacalle11/15/2021|Updated: 11/19/2021CommentaryHigh oil prices are a symptom of economic and monetary imbalances, not a consequence of OPEC decisions.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDaniel LacalleAuthorDaniel Lacalle, Ph.D., is chief economist at hedge fund Tressis and author of the bestselling books “Freedom or Equality” (2020), “Escape from the Central Bank Trap” (2017), “The Energy World Is Flat” (2015), and “Life in the Financial Markets.”websiteAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCentral Banks Do Not Prevent Financial Crises or Control InflationAug 23, 2025The European Union’s Agreement With the United States Is Positive and RealisticAug 04, 2025The US Dollar Remains the World’s Top Reserve CurrencyJul 21, 2025How Analysts Misjudged the US Economy: Growth, Inflation, and Fiscal Surprises in 2025Jul 14, 2025Related TopicsOPECoil prices