Protests Erupt Across the Globe Over Surge in Oil Prices

Protests Erupt Across the Globe Over Surge in Oil Prices
A gasoline pump at an Exxon station in Washington, on March 13, 2022. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
Autumn Spredemann
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Demonstrations are being held in countries around the world in response to the spike in oil prices that began after Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

Crude oil hit a historic market high on March 7 when it reached $130 per barrel, which represented the highest level since 2008.
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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