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Opec blames speculators for oil’s rise

By Javier Blas and Ed Crooks in London

Published: October 16 2007 15:31 | Last updated: October 16 2007 22:10

Crude oil prices soared to a fresh record above $88 a barrel Tuesday as the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries suggested it would not increase its production in the short-term.

Opec said it was “concerned” by the 10 per cent rise in the oil price in the past week but blamed speculation, a weak dollar and fresh geopolitical tension for the price leap.

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