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120. The Oil Weapon

1973: Major oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia quadruple the price of oil overnight, sending the West (particularly the United Kingdom) into crisis. The face of 20th century geopolitics is permanently altered. Slade are Christmas number 1.

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Standalone
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Published date
2021-11-15
Year span
1973 – 1974

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