During which war did large-scale oil production begin in Saudi Arabia?
World War I
Gulf War
World War II
The Arab-Israeli War
Answer
Large-scale oil production in Saudi Arabia began during World War II. The US needed a source of oil for its military operations in the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia was able to provide it. The country's oil industry has since grown to become one of the largest in the world.
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