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Originally Posted by jon1856
Brother, I think that is something that is sitting in the very back of many peoples minds. Along with the Bush family connections to gas/oil companies.
Not saying that it is true/correct, just that the thought is there. Perhaps "wonder" may be closer to correct term.
And I think many people have a section of their brain that many of those "wonders" stay filed away in.
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Oh I agree totally. It's easy for people to think that...no doubt. Is it true? No, especially if you know and understand how oil and gas companies make their money.....which a lot of people don't really have a clue. It isn't coming from the gasoline that you have to put in your car, I'll tell you that much.
Also, oil and gas companies don't set the prices for oil and gasoline. Very common misconception, as evidenced already by AKAMonet's thoughts on "cartels" "fixing prices". I'll put it this way. The largest oil and gas company in the United States controls around 4-5% of the world's oil. You honestly think they are the ones "fixing" the price here? No. I mean good lord......our country is importing 75% of its energy. If you don't think distributors in other countries have a large hand in these high prices then I don't know what to tell you.
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