As crude oil prices continue their upward march, American motorists are understandably anxious to know the reasons. In previous posts I have explained the role of the Federal Reserve’s loose monetary policy. Yet another significant part of the story is the world’s spare oil capacity—which can become razor-thin when supply is disrupted in volatile regions such as Libya.
Oil Flirting With Previous Highs
As the chart below shows, oil prices…
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