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Saudi spare capacity, shale hopes keep oil prices in check – but for how long?

Oilrigger at work
The oil market is on tenterhooks as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, with much hinging on Israel’s next move in response to Iran’s recent missile attack. While oil prices have risen, the market remains surprisingly calm, despite the looming threat of supply disruptions.
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