US officials are discussing the potential for oil to reach USD 150/bbl, Politico reports citing sources; department now sees as likely to remain above USD 100/bbl for some time, while USD 200/bbl is not ruled out
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- "The planning does not mean the White House expects a barrel of oil to hit those record price peaks, but officials are now exploring ideas to prevent that from happening in what one industry observer close to the White House called an 'all hands on deck' mode."
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