crude
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Brent crude prices have risen more than 40% since the war began, stoking fears of inflation, since petroleum factors into the prices of most everything, from manufacturing to transportation.
From Barron's
Brent crude prices have risen more than 40% since the war began, stoking fears of inflation, since petroleum factors into the prices of most everything, from manufacturing to transportation.
From Barron's
As a result, those who use heating oil have been among the first to feel the impact of rising crude prices and some customers say their costs have doubled.
From BBC
About 60% of the crude that feeds California refineries is imported, a third of it from the Middle East.
“Everybody is looking at that ticker for sure — especially in the equity market,” said Paul Christopher, head of global investment strategy at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute, about crude futures.
From MarketWatch
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