Speculators an easy target in oil price blame game

These days, commodities markets are like a Three Stooges routine.

When the Stooges got in trouble, Moe would turn and blame Larry, usually with a smack to the head. Larry, in turn, would swat Curly. Curly would turn around and find no one to hit.

Speculative traders are the Curlies of the energy markets.
Houston Chronicle