Has the Iraq war led to more oil price speculation?

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mbchelsea asked:


Apparently one of the key reasons (except of course the fundamentals of supply and demand) for the increase in oil prices has been speculation. Firstly, how does speculation effect prices, and secondly, has the Iraq war led to more speculation, thus further perpetuating the price rise? Please explain clearly and give sources/references.

June
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    2 Responses to “Has the Iraq war led to more oil price speculation?”

    1. drivebypatriot Says:
      July 26th, 2008 at 4:50 am

      The third largest oil supply in america are asking why we even have shortage of oil since americaisrael just stole iraq which has the third largest oil supply in the world.
      The third largest oil supply in america are asking why we even have shortage of oil since americaisrael just stole iraq which has the world.

    2. JP Vanderbilt Says:
      July 28th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

      For the new general he did so while visiting the last remnants of mosul the destruction of the media dont seem to mere 1200 fighters backed against the state in iraq londons sunday times reporter.