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When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

171 points · 195 comments · thelastgallon

  1. kleiba2 · · focus · HN ↗
    Spoiler alert: "But ultimately, the bulk of the money heads in the direction of the source of the oil itself – the oil companies. [...] The money largely goes to company owners – meaning shareholders"
    1. alt227 · · focus · HN ↗
      ...and investors. Remember that many investment funds around the world will also be benefitting from this, meaning pensions, investment savings accounts etc
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