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Ed Markey: But in this context the faster we burn down our reserves is the more power in the marketplace, those that have massive…

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
But in this context the faster we burn down our reserves is the more power in the marketplace, those that have massive reserves for the balance of the century will have in terms of influencing the price in the market, since they work as a cartel.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey discusses the impact of U.S. oil consumption on global oil prices.

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