Thursday, April 5, 2007

OPEC blames political tensions for high oil price

(Reuters) - "I think the high prices of late is due to the geopolitical situation. It has nothing to do with fundamentals which are in good shape," OPEC President Mohammed al-Hamli, also the United Arab Emirates oil minister, told reporters on the sidelines of an oil summit.

The market soared to six-month highs above $68 a barrel last week after Iran captured 15 British military personnel on March 23.


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