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1973 oil crisis

DOE announces a $5 per barrel entitlement to importers of heating oil

May, 1979
U.S.

DOE announces a $5 per barrel entitlement to importers of heating oil. Saudi Arabia announces intention to increase direct sales and to sell less through Aramco. Both announcements send prices higher.


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