Video: Why Oil Prices Are Rising

Oil prices have been climbing, reaching the highest level since 2014. CNN's John Defterios explains what's driving the rise.

CNN Money
May 10, 2018

Oil prices have been climbing, reaching the highest level since 2014. CNN's John Defterios explains what's driving the rise.

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