The price of crude oil has surged to a record, almost breaking through $142 a barrel, amid concerns about the ability of producer nations to meet demand.

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Producers group Opec has been under pressure to boost production, though recent reports have shown its members are split over whether too lift output.

Some analysts are now predicting that crude prices will continue to climb.

(BBC)

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