These comments made last night in conjunction with rumours that western oil companies are preparing or have begun to pull employees out of the country have sent oil prices soaring today.
Also reports indicating that around 200 people have been killed in clashes throughout the country has also increased investor uncertainty over potential short term supply disruptions.
WTI Crude Oil soared 6% to $91.42 a barrel on the futures market in New York. While at the same time Brent Crude in London surged 5.3% to reach $108.01 a barrel.
Libya, is the first country in the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and North Africa that is a significant player in the oil markets. As an OPEC member, Libya accounts for around 2% of daily production, has the potential to have a direct impact on the oil markets as investors have realised today.
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