Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Oil Prices Surge on Libya Upheaval Mil Arcega | Washington, DC February 24, 2011 A trader watches his screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks dropped for a second straight session as Libya's violence sent oil prices up briefly to $100 a barrel and tech shares sank, February 23, 2011. Photo: Reuters A trader watches his screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks dropped for a second straight session as Libya's violence sent oil prices up briefly to $100 a barrel and tech shares sank, February 23, 2011. Global stocks dipped again on Wednesday as oil prices soared to new