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The Plunge In Oil Prices Is Affecting Everyone — Even The Pirates

NPR
Published March 19, 2016 at 5:19 PM EDT

Low oil prices are squeezing all parts of the industry — even the black market. Oil theft off the coast of West Africa has fallen, and analysts say low oil prices mean piracy is no longer profitable. For more, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with consultant Bolaji Akinola.

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