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Economy

A pumping jack is visible at sunrise on Feb. 24, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Julio Cortez
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AP
Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks.
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