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During the recession that followed the 2008 financial crisis, oil prices fell from around $140 a barrel to $40.
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During the recession following the 2008 financial crisis, oil prices decreased from approximately $140 per barrel to $40 per barrel.
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{
    "date": "2008",
    "event": "Financial crisis",
    "oil_price_end": "$40 per barrel",
    "oil_price_start": "$140 per barrel"
}
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October 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM (1 week ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM (1 week ago)

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An opinion piece argues that despite current high oil prices due to the US-Israel attack on Iran, a significant oil price crash is imminent. Factors like increased global production, the rise of renewables, and potential recession are setting the stage for a dramatic fall, which could devastate the US oil industry and destabilize oil-dependent economies.

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