Does oil speculation increase gas prices?

Stuff You Should Know

• Episode: Does oil speculation increase gas prices?
• Website: Stuff You Should Know
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• Duration: 00:37:16
• Published: 2011-04-07 21:19

In an uncertain economy, investors often flock to commodities like oil, trading oil futures in a derivative market. Some believe this creates an artificially high price. Join Josh and Chuck and learn if this market is responsible for inflating gas prices.