energy speculation

energy speculation
energy speculation UK US noun [U]
NATURAL RESOURCES, STOCK MARKET buying and selling energy such as oil, hoping to make a profit on rising or falling prices: »

There are calls to curb energy speculation because of the impact on consumers of oil price increases.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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