House Democrats Urge Limits On Oil Speculators

House Democrats urge limits on oil speculators

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress should take steps to limit speculation in oil markets, which has boosted prices as much as 30 percent, a new report from the Democratic staff of a House of Representatives oversight committee said on Monday.

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