On the recordDecember 31, 2007
Every time the price of oil goes up by one dollar per barrel, it costs us about $130 million.
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congress.govEvery time the price of oil goes up by one dollar per barrel, it costs us about $130 million.
Gates highlights the financial impact of rising oil prices on the DOD budget.
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