David Hartung wrote:

Kurt Lochner wrote:

David Hartung wrote:

Kurt Lochner wrote:

David Hartung wrote:

NotMe wrote:

It was a manufactured shortage. Check the re-commission permits on
decommissioned storage tanks in closed services stations. Check the jump in
the number of fuel barges build for fuel transport. Happened to be FAR
beyond the number of boats available to move them. HINT most went for dead
storage of fuel.

More than one refinery almost closed because they did not have any place
left to store the output.

Want to guess how much crude was moved from terminals in La and TX into the
Gulf of Mexico beyond the 12 mile limit and returned as 'imported oil' that
was not under price controls?

You can support this claim?

Why do you think he can't, David?

--Hrmmm?..

I don't know that he can't, I am asking.

I see that you're again dodging a simple question about the basis
for your opinion(s) regarding this matter.

In this thread, I have expressed no opinion [..]

If you were actually 'seeking information' you would find it,
yet I've some cause to doubt your word on that matter..

Can you support it?

To a certain extent, though 'resources' for that information
are somewhat limited. Unfortunately for you, the oil companies
have an established record of corrupt business practices by
energy companies, such as Enron, to 'artificially' inflate the
price of 'energy'..

--In particular, decreasing refinery capacity of late..

The please provide the support.

I don't have to, as it's a matter of hearings and court records..

--Which you cannot disprove..