Threats of Violence in Middle East Drives Oil to $92/bbl.

Jul 19, 2012 11:42

Israeli tourists in Bulgaria were killed by alleged Iranian backed Hezbollah, resulting in more threatening speeches by Israeli PM Netanyahu. Oil rose to $92/bbl, up nearly $3. OPEC quietly cheers since they have a $95/bbl target and the higher price helps Iran pay for nuclear weapons power. Meanwhile, Greece, Japan, and several other countries are ( Read more... )

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theheretic July 20 2012, 16:24:49 UTC


Yes, a letter.

In other news, oil fell to $91/bbl on Friday trading.

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