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Old 06-22-2022, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mtdjed View Post
Are you talking about oil or gas? That being natural gas vs gasoline. I see where the US exports more Gasoline now than before. If we are exporting more gasolene , that would seem to suggest that the industry comments that we do not have capacity may be exaggerated. Since exports are somewhat controlled by the government, why wouldn't the administration simply not approve the export, thus making more gasoline available in the USA? That would increase the supply side of the equation.
So, you are in favor of government regulating companies? Isn't that socialism?

And if so, why not just put in price controls.