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		cryptonector on March 8, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: America produces enough oil to meet its needs, so ... They got paid more than their input costs. None were forced to go bankrupt, and most made a profit.

not2b on March 9, 2022 [–]

Right, and in times where price controls were imposed this principle (you can't force people to operate at a loss, but you can limit price gouging) have been applied.

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