What was clear was that many countries and institutions, from Britain to Mexico, from Citibank to Exxon, had virtually become unofficial members of OPEC, trying hard to keep the price steady.

• 但是人们明白，许多国家和机构，从英国到墨西哥，从花旗银行到埃克森石油公司，实际上已经成为石油输出国组织的非正式成员，它们竭力试图保持价格稳定。