Before the outbreak of the first world oil crisis in 1973, the global crude oil price did not exceed US $3 per barrel; This year, in 1979, before the outbreak of the second world oil crisis, the global crude oil price did not exceed US $15 per barrel; According to the previous profit seeking performance of major oil interest groups, the price will at least double next.
In 1973, when the first world oil crisis broke out, Xiangjiang's fuel consumption market was about HK $1.8 billion; With the rapid development of Xiangjiang's economy, such as the increase in the number of private cars, the scale of this market has reached the level of 10 billion.
In this cake, happy energy and its partners account for more than 60%, and the rest is divided by clamshell, Mobil, Texaco and so on.
Five years ago, happy energy was able to win half of the country from these old international oil giants because they were prepared to fight. The bigger reason is that these old international oil giants completely ignored the local interests of Xiangjiang. They not only raised prices four times in succession, but also failed to ensure the energy security of Xiangjiang, completely offending the Hong Kong government and even the whole Xiangjiang society.
Today, happy energy, which has become the overlord of Xiangjiang energy industry, naturally needs to learn from others. While considering its own interests, it should also fulfill its due social responsibilities, including ensuring Xiangjiang energy security and reasonable price rise strategies.
The first thing Gao Xian pays attention to happy energy is to confirm his promised one month reserve.
In recent years, using the preferential conditions specially approved by the Hong Kong government, happy energy has built a supporting oil port and oil depot supporting system. Now it's time for mules and horses to walk, which is a key embodiment of high string value.
Thanks to Gao Xian's foresight, happy energy's adequacy of preparation is naturally impeccable.
When Gao Xianzheng was wondering whether the international oil companies that had suffered losses before would take this opportunity to stir up trouble and try to regain the dominant position of Xiangjiang's energy market, Hong Kong Governor Mai Lihao called to make a face-to-face settlement since Sir Gao visited the Middle East and returned to Xiangjiang.
It can be seen that governor Mai Lihao is very concerned about the energy security of Xiangjiang.
This is not surprising. After the first world oil crisis, Xiangjiang was hit hard: prices rose by nearly 30 percent at one time; In order to control energy consumption, the Hong Kong government has to implement light control. For example, the neon lights go out early at night, and the capitalist nightlife with drunken and colorful characteristics has been seriously reduced, so that the growth rate of chicken fart has fallen from double digits to single digits.
After the meeting, governor Mai Lihao rushed to the theme and asked whether Xiangjiang could survive the world oil crisis caused by the change of Iranian regime.
Gao Xian said calmly: "according to my close observation in the Middle East, this oil crisis is caused by Zhengzhi reasons. It is estimated that it will last at least one year."
"However, I am glad that energy and my colleagues are fully confident to ensure the safety of Xiangjiang energy in this world oil crisis."
Speaking of this, Gao Xian handed over the documents sorted out by him to Hong Kong Governor Mai Lihao and explained one by one: "happy energy has one month's reserves in the oil terminal system of the oil port in the new territories, providing sufficient buffer time until oil tankers from Brunei and other places."
"At the same time, more than 400000 tons of petroleum products are transported from mainland China every year. Together with the supply capacity of happy energy, the demand for kerosene will not be a problem."
"Of course, even with these guarantees, Xiangjiang society should advocate energy conservation, but it certainly does not need the lighting control measures taken in the last world oil crisis."
"I think what really needs attention is to prevent international oil companies such as shell, Mobil and Texaco from taking the opportunity to bid up oil prices and artificially create market panic, so as to make huge profits."
"Therefore, I suggest that Zhengfu can cooperate with the media to visit the reserve oil depot built by happy energy, and hold a press conference in due time to disclose relevant information and stabilize people's mood."
Seeing that Gao Xian dared to take the initiative to invite Zhengfu and the media to visit the reserve oil depot of happy energy, Hong Kong Governor Mai Lihao naturally fully believed the data in those documents. With a sigh of relief, he blurted out: "Sir Gao is worthy of being the protector of Xiangjiang energy security."
Gao Xian quickly and modestly said, "thank you for your trust."
Governor MacLehose thought a little and then gave instructions, "Sir Gao, I would like you to preside over a newly established energy security group as a member of the Executive Council to uniformly dispatch local enterprises in the energy field such as happy energy, Xiangjiang electric light, China Light and gas company, so as to minimize the impact of the oil crisis on Xiangjiang."
After Gao Xian listened, he was not surprised. Governor Mai Lihao made such a decision, which can be regarded as summing up his previous experience.
"I will never betray the trust of the governor!" Gao Xian said briefly and forcefully.
After this matter was finalized, governor Mai Lihao wanted to talk about other things, which showed his trust in Gao Xian and mentioned a secret itinerary that had been determined, that is, going north as governor to visit Yanjing.
The background of this arrangement is that on January 1 this year, the United States has officially established diplomatic relations with China. The liaison offices originally sent to each other's capitals have also been upgraded to embassies, and the diplomatic relations between China and the West have been fully normalized.
In this case, governor Mai Lihao visited Yanjing in an official capacity. There was no Zhengzhi dispute. He could also test the future of Xiangjiang.
Because Deng Gong is about to visit the United States, the Hong Kong government will wait a little, but not too long, for MacLehose's visit to Yanjing.
Governor Mai Lihao seemed to inadvertently ask, "Sir Gao, what kind of attitude do you think Yanjing will take towards the future of Xiangjiang?"
Of course, Gao Xian should answer such a big question carefully. He pondered: "all the questions in reality can be answered from history, and only careful study of Chinese history can understand the essence."
Hong Kong Governor McLehose, a diplomat, naturally understands that Gao Xian is answering euphemistically and can easily taste the subtext.
Britain is too experienced in dealing with colonial areas, but whether the routines used by Britain can be accepted by China depends on Britain's understanding of China.
Is this bullshit? Even if it is nonsense, it is also wise nonsense at this time.
In other words, Gao Xian, such a pivotal figure, will reveal a lot of key information about the prospect of Hong Kong Governor Mai Lihao's secret visit to Yanjing. Therefore, while his answer is high sounding, it must also be watertight, and it can be explained in many ways!
As it is now, governor Mai Lihao's understanding will tend to rely on British experience and wisdom. His trip to Yanjing will achieve ideal results, which reflects Gao Xian's so-called "support" for the governor.