Oil at $100 per barrel acts as a massive global tax, transferring wealth directly from energy-consuming households, businesses, and importing nations to net energy exporters and producers. The Winners * Net Oil Exporting Nations: Exporters such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Norway, and Guyana see massive windfalls in fiscal revenue and current account balances, easing state budget pressures and expanding sovereign wealth funds. * Upstream Producers & Oilfield Services: Exploration and production (E&P) companies (e.g., ExxonMobil, Chevron, Occidental) capture near-instant margin expansion. Equipment and drilling suppliers (e.g., Schlumberger, Halliburton) profit as drilling activity accelerates. * Petroleum Refiners: When refined product demand remains tight relative to crude, re
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