Oil futures reach nine-year high
NEW YORK (Feb. 23, 2000) — NYMEX crude oil futures jumped to a new nine-year-high, amid concern that an expected increase in OPEC production this spring will be insufficient to meet demand.
Expiring March crude ended up 44 cents at $29.95 US per barrel, and peaked at $30.30.
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