OPINION

Time to curb speculation in commodities

News, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 15/08/2022

» Primary commodity prices have been on a roller-coaster ride for the past year, especially for the past six months. In the futures markets, crude oil prices rose by 39% in the month from Feb 8 to March 8, from US$89 (3,143 baht) per barrel to $124 per barrel, and then fell in the following month to $95.