Petrol: A Story of Power — Season 1, Episode 1: Rise and Fall
Documentary, War & Politics • 53 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 7.3/10
Episode synopsis
It changed our way of life, our economy and the global order. How did we become addicted to oil? This is the fascinating history of how black gold became a vital source of energy and a maker of nations.
About Petrol: A Story of Power
The discovery of oil brought unprecedented economic growth to humanity. Initially, oil was available in large quantities and cheap – but in 1973, a consequential oil price crisis hit, and the sticky commodity became part of a geopolitical poker game. The struggle for global resources is more relevant than ever.