[TXBSAFH]

But what if they are manipulating the market to raise the price beyond where it should be? This rapid raise is speculation at its worst and there is a brewing backlash.

[thackney]

But what if they are manipulating the market to raise the price beyond where it should be? This rapid raise is speculation at its worst and there is a brewing backlash.

Any single company cannot manipulate a market the size of the world oil market, with the possible exception of Aramco. But if you think Shell or Exxon should sell at below market prices, I do not think you understand a free market.

[Protagoras]

But what if they are manipulating the market to raise the price beyond where it should be?

How would that work?

This rapid raise is speculation at its worst and there is a brewing backlash.

Speculation is a good thing.