Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:36:15 GMT
Oil advances despite Saudi Arabia's promise to increase the output
Oil futures soared on Wednesday despite a Saudi Arabia's promise to boost its oil production by 25% to offset any supply shortages caused by Iran's oil import embargo. The major contributors to the oil price surge were weaker US Dollar, instability in North Africa and Middle East as well as persistent tensions between Iran and Western economies. Light, sweet crude