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paleotn

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34. Can't. It's a matter of supply.

Reply to not fooled (Reply #25)

Sun May 24, 2026, 04:27 PM

May 24

There's not enough global supply to take up all the slack lost from the Gulf even if Russia and US frack country cranked up to the max. Otherwise, the Gulf states wouldn't have nearly as much clout as they do. The only thing that will lower gas prices in the interim is demand destruction worldwide. That means a nasty recession for nearly everyone.

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Funny you should mention that.... paleotn May 24 #23

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Can't. It's a matter of supply. paleotn May 24 #34

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