https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/02/21/2011/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:07:39 -0400<![CDATA[As unrest begins to spread across the Middle East, the news is starting to focus on oil. Some sample headlines are: the start of a civil war in Libya has sharply increased oil prices in Europe.  Oil prices surge in Asia as Libyan tensions escalate. &#8220;The main driver is really the unrest in the Middle East,&#8221; said Victor Shum, senior principal for Purvin and Gertz energy consultants in Singapore.&#8221;]]>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:43:05 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/02/21/2011-n190358