Is the United States media controlling the price of oil?

Question

Does all the reports and expert opinions have an effect on the U.S. markets?

Answer 1

The market controls it. The headlines only suggest what to do.

Answer 2

Investors are controlling the price be barrel.  Oil has become yet another 'commodity' [like gold, silver, wheat etc.etc.] and like same the price will go up and down depending on 'market circumstances'.    

Answer 3

To a limited extent, but in reality it is news that triggers oil fluctuations.  Any perceived threat to supply or decrease in economic health sends oil 1 way or the other.