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Ritabert

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3. This is intentional by OPEC

Reply to SergeStorms (Original post)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 12:51 PM

Apr 18

They're going to cut production at least until November trying to get Trump elected. Also in the fall the largest refinery in the US in Port Arthur (which is Saudi-owned thanks to Trump) will shut down for "maintenance." They want gas at $5 or more heading into the election.

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Has anyone else noticed the hike in gas prices? [View all] SergeStorms Apr 18 OP

I have a hybrid car. The hike in gas prices never makes much difference to me. Scrivener7 Apr 18 #1

Since I only fill up at most, once a month, even if that, I don't worry about the price ups or downs. It's not worth it SWBTATTReg Apr 18 #2

This is intentional by OPEC Ritabert Apr 18 #3

Summer blend is much more expensive. It should go down in the fall when we return to regular gas. jimfields33 Apr 18 #5

Whatever it takes to throw shade at MOMFUDSKI Apr 18 #4

All depends where you live. Jirel Apr 18 #6

sky high here in SoCal... bahboo Apr 18 #7

YES. snot Apr 18 #8

Yes XanaDUer2 Apr 19 #9

Kick XanaDUer2 Apr 20 #10