Oil analysts say there is no way to tell if the government will actually spend that much.

Several oil analysts, however, said the industry never expected prices to stay above $25 a barrel for long.

But oil analysts see today's agreement as a credible one.

He said that last year one of the firm's oil analysts got in hot water by recommending "a nice company at 7/8."

Most oil analysts have done the same, although they generally expect increases in the company's operating income.

Oil analysts say the company's future is in doubt.

Some oil analysts had predicted that the production cuts would be extended.

Saudi interests could be affected, as one oil analyst pointed out.

Oil analysts said the call for another meeting would push oil prices up in the short run.

Oil analysts see the agreement as more credible than previous efforts to limit production.