EPISODE · Jan 13, 2020 · 5 MIN
Oil prices fall despite Iran tension
from POLITICO Energy · host POLITICO
After the killing of Iranian General Qasseem Soleimani and the bombing of two Iraqi military bases that hosted Western forces, oil prices took a plunge and reached a 6-month low. Plus, the new trade agreement between North American countries is reviewed by 6 Senate committees, including the Environment and Public Works panel. And, California's governor Gavin Newsom presents a new state budget that includes a multi-billion proposal to tackle climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After the killing of Iranian General Qasseem Soleimani and the bombing of two Iraqi military bases that hosted Western forces, oil prices took a plunge and reached a 6-month low. Plus, the new trade agreement between North American countries is reviewed by 6 Senate committees, including the Environment and Public Works panel. And, California's governor Gavin Newsom presents a new state budget that includes a multi-billion proposal to tackle climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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