I should have been more specific - I was more remarking on the period between 1911 and 1914, which saw crude prices rise; that seemed rather interesting, since I'd expect an antitrust ruling to have the opposite effect if Standard had been keeping prices high through elimination of potential competition. The effect of WWI is quite obvious, naturally.
The rest of the history, though, is quite interesting. I've added that book to my reading list. Thank you!
The rest of the history, though, is quite interesting. I've added that book to my reading list. Thank you!