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The FTC uncovered a series of texts between Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield and OPEC officials agreeing to limit oil production to raise prices.

They raked in huge profits, while their scheme cost consumers $200 billion a year in higher prices.

That’s about $3000 a year per family.

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[-] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago

Well... OPEC is literally a cartel created to do exactly that.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Yes, but this is American Cartels. We can have them, too, and ours are better! 😡

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

With blackjack and hookers!

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