Originally Posted By: svsg
When stock prices can fluctuate in seconds, why is it surprising to see the oil prices change overnight. As long as there is a demand (or at least a projected one), there will be increase in oil price on a regular basis. Or that is how I understand it.


Exactly. Even more, if someone has something to sell, its price reflects what someone will pay for it. You need look no further than eBAY for a manifest illustration.


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