Iran to raise oil prices

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Ben W, Feb 11, 2006.

  1. Ben W Active Member
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    Iran's former President Mohammad Khatami on Saturday warned that sanctions on his country because of its nuclear program would hit the West as hard by pushing oil prices higher.

    Khatami, who is here to attend an international conference on Islam and the West, said the international community should have focused on creating a nuclear-free Middle East rather than targeting Iran.

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  2. billwald New Member

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    He can't unilaterally raise prices any more than Alaska crude can cut prices.