Why did Middle Eastern nations slow oil production in 1973, causing an oil crisis?

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David P
Apr 26, 2016

The Palestinian Question.

Explanation:

It was to put pressure on the West to take a more supportive role in trying to establish some form of Palestinian state or homeland. As oil production slowed petrol prices in the West shot up and there was some success in a change in attitude.

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