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As world demand for oil rose,OPEC's power increased.During the 1970s,the middle eastern members showed how the power could be used.In 1973,Arab nations were at war with Israel.Using oil as a political weapon,OPEC stopped oil shipments from the Middle East to countries that support Israel.

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As world demand for oil rose,OPEC's power increased.During the 1970s,the middle eastern members showed how the power could be used.In 1973,Arab nations were at war with Israel.Using oil as a political weapon,OPEC stopped oil shipments from the Middle East to countries that support Israel.

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