IEA warns oil will hit $200 a barrel by 2030

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International Energy Agency claims "current global trends in energy supply and consumption are patently unsustainable"

The International Energy Agency (IEA) yesterday warned that oil prices will continue to climb over the next two decades and could reach $200 (£127) a barrel by 2030. Releasing its latest forecast,...

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