More Protests Over Fuel Prices

(09 Jun 08 - RV) Spanish truck drivers began an indefinite strike over rocketing fuel prices today, smashing the windscreens of vehicles that crossed picket lines.

They were joined by truck drivers in neighbouring Portugal who also went on strike.

There were also protests across the border in France over the impact of the surge in oil prices to record highs of over 1 hundred and 39 dollars a barrel.

We spoke with Oil Markets expert Dr Valerie Marcel, who told us more about the factors behind the current price surge.