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David GIbbs: How Intelligence Services Captured Academia & Journalism (www.youtube.com)
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[–] [S] 2 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't see how they're going to do that. The oil industry in the US is privately owned and trades on the global market. They're going to sell oil at the market rates regardless of whether it's rural or cities. And doing price controls isn't a likely scenario.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago (1 child)

    it's already a reality and has been for decades. gas costs more in a metro area like san francisco than it does in a rural place nearby like tracy despite being in the same state and only 90 minutes drive away from each other and the official reasons for the price delta don't add up and can never be verified because significant portions of it are proprietary and during times of crisis, the price delta increases.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 4 weeks ago

    I realize it costs more in cities, but what I'm saying is that the low end is going to be so high that it stops being affordable in rural areas as well. The difference now is that there's a physical shortage, and that's a very different scenario. And the effects are already starting to appear. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-diesel-crack-surpasses-100-barrel-first-time-supply-disruptions-2026-08-17/

    Diesel is critical because it's used in tractors, trucks, and all kinds of heavy machinery. If diesel shortages are starting, that means price for everything is going to go up as a result.

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