Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't

Source: NPR Topics: News · Bias: Center

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Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.

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Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't
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Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't

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Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.

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