1973 oil crisis - OPEC oil ministers agree to use oil weapon in Arab-Israeli War

Time: Wednesday Oct 17, 1973

Place: Vienna, Austria

Details: OPEC oil ministers agree to use the oil weapon in the Arab-Israeli War, mandate cut in exports, and recommend embargo against unfriendly states.

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