Petrol: A Story of Power (2021)

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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.

First Air Date: September 1, 2021
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Rating: 7.3/10 (3 votes)

Cast: Angela Schöneck

Network: ARTE

Production: Spiegel TV, ZDF/Arte

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Seasons

Season 1

2 episodes

2021

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Petrol: A Story of Power

Petrol: A Story of Power

Petrol: A Story of Power

Petrol: A Story of Power

Petrol: A Story of Power

1 seasons

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.

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.

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TypeMiniseries

First Aired9/1/2021

Last Aired9/8/2021

Seasons1

Episodes2

LanguageFrench

CountryGermany

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petrol: A Story of Power about?▾

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 c…

How many seasons does Petrol: A Story of Power have?▾

1

How many episodes does Petrol: A Story of Power have?▾

2

Is Petrol: A Story of Power still running?▾

No, it ended in 2021.

When did Petrol: A Story of Power first air?▾

September 1, 2021

Who stars in Petrol: A Story of Power?▾

Angela Schöneck

What genre is Petrol: A Story of Power?▾

Documentary, War & Politics