What geopolitical events directly caused the 1973 oil embargo against the US?

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The 1973 Arab-Israeli War Directly Triggered the Oil Embargo Against the US

The decision by the United States to provide military support to Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, also known as the October War, directly led to an oil embargo being imposed on the US and other nations that supported Israel. Arab members of OPEC responded by ceasing oil exports to these countries.
Arab OPEC Nations Ceased Exports

Following the US decision to support Israel in the 1973 conflict, Arab OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) nations enacted an oil embargo. This measure involved the cessation of oil exports to countries perceived as backing Israel, significantly impacting global supply.
Oil Prices Increased Fourfold

The immediate consequence of the embargo and subsequent production cuts by Arab OPEC nations was a dramatic surge in oil prices. Within less than three months, the price of oil escalated fourfold, rising from US$2.90 per barrel before the embargo to US$11.65 per barrel by January 1974.
Broader Economic Repercussions Ensued

Although the oil embargo was lifted in March 1974, the elevated oil prices persisted, leading to far-reaching economic consequences. Industrialised nations experienced a period of stagflation throughout the 1970s, characterised by high inflation, severe unemployment, and slowed economic growth. For Malaysia, the global oil shocks transmitted through increased food import prices, which rose over 37 per cent in 1974, contributing to a 41 per cent increase in overall import prices for that year.

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