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Originally Posted by Robbie
I agree they want to make all the profit they can. God knows if I could raise the price on our paysites I would. 
But keep in mind that the oil companies are right now trying their best (and being blocked by the U.S. Govt) to drill MORE.
Also keep in mind that we need more oil refineries in the U.S. as well. |
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Originally Posted by Matt 26z
It's because Republicans are too stupid to realize that all oil goes on the world market and that flooding the market with US drilled oil would just cause the middle easterners to cut their own supply, thus raising the price back up.
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thats exactly the point...
the Saudi Arabians could drill twice as much if they wanted right now - they just enjoy their profits now while saving for even higher profits in the future
drilling on US soil will not change the price at the gas station by one cent