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Which major global event in the 21st century significantly impacted oil prices and consequently influenced the economic leverage of oil-producing nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia?
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The Global Financial Crisis of 2008
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- The Global Financial Crisis of 2008
- The COVID-19 pandemic
- The war in Ukraine
- The Dot-com bubble burst
Explanation & Context
The 2008 financial crisis led to a significant drop in global demand for oil, impacting the revenues of major producers and altering the geopolitical economic landscape.
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