In what war did the Arab oil producing countries use their newfound 'oil weapon' against the USA and others for supporting Israel?

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The Arab oil-producing countries used their oil weapon during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 against the USA and its allies to protest their support of Israel. The oil embargo led to significant increases in oil prices and highlighted oil's geopolitical importance. This event demonstrated how oil could be utilized as a means of political leverage. ;

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In what war did the Arab oil producing countries use their newfound 'oil weapon' against the USA and others for supporting Israel?

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