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Old 09-01-2005   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PROPEL
Also note that the U.S. hasn't built a new oil refinery in like over 30 years. In fact, we've lost HALF due to plant closings over the years. Does that make sense? It does if you need to increase demand.
"They" say that refinery capacity is the weakest link. The storm just caused the chain to break. Poor planning on the refinery's part, but the consumers lose.

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