On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
It would be a guess. It is an educated guess, but I would imagine we have $15 to $18 worth of speculation in the price of oil.
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congress.govIt would be a guess. It is an educated guess, but I would imagine we have $15 to $18 worth of speculation in the price of oil.
Coburn estimates the impact of speculation on oil prices.
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