Oil surges as Trump threatens Iraq sanctions

US President also threatens retaliation against Iran if it strikes back after killing of Iranian commander

Sending prices higher: oil surged after US President Donald Trump threatened Iraq with sanctions
Sending prices higher: oil surged after US President Donald Trump threatened Iraq with sanctionsPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 6 January 2020, 05:00Updated 6 January 2020, 05:00