So, when the price of oil goes up, immediatly the price of petrol at the pump goes up.
And when the price of oil comes down, the price of petrol at the pump, lazily and slowly starts to come doen as well.
That market is corrupt and broken. Oil executives should be dragged out and shot.
Along with conservatives and religious people.
You are all guilty for oil prices being so high.
Shoot the bloody lotta a ya!
Bonus fact: if we shoot all of you, we automatically solve the housing crisis and minimize traffic jams.
Oh, a small price to pay for such luxories. And not having to here the lot of you whine the whole time!
@shavixmir
The markets are being deliberately manipulated independently of the actual supply or availability of crude. The current pump price of a liter of fuel in Germany is above 2€, sometimes hitting 2.25€, whereas on Malta it’s 1.25€. This has nothing to do with how many tankers passed the Strait of Hormuz last week.
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@moonbus saidBut it DOES have ‘ something to do with’ the economies of Germany and Malta. Many different factors of countries affect the final retail price. Here is a comparison of Indonesia and the United States with an explanation of why the difference.
@shavixmir
The markets are being deliberately manipulated independently of the actual supply or availability of crude. The current pump price of a liter of fuel in Germany is above 2€, sometimes hitting 2.25€, whereas on Malta it’s 1.25€. This has nothing to do with how many tankers passed the Strait of Hormuz last week.
This is cool. I just discovered Chat Gap.
Country
Indonesia
Price per liter (USD)
Price per gallon (USD)
Indonesia
~$0.72
~$2.70
United States
~$0.96
~$3.60
Why the difference?
* Indonesia: Government subsidies and price controls keep fuel cheaper.
* United States: Lower taxes than many countries, but still more market-driven pricing
We may pay more, but I prefer the government stay out of it with no subsidies, and strive for market- driven pricing, freedom, independence, such as that.
WHY doesn’t average Joe want the government to take care of everybody??!?!!
And wouldn’t you fellas like to have lower taxes. The socialist countries pay more in taxes to support so much stuff, when we support ourselves, I know it sounds crazy.😀
Edit:: cHAT says this.
“In short: subsidies do tilt the playing field toward drivers, even if that’s not the primary inte”
How can you people favor government subsidies for some folks but not for others ,regarding Transportation of citizens?If Shamir is riding by on a bicycle and she’s a guy tooling along in his cheaper gas, is that faaaaaaaiir?? You do espouse fair.
No one will tackle this one
@shavixmir saidWhat sucks is this: Trump crows about how great his policies are whenever the Dow ticks up, and you will recall Bondi’s epic dodge of a direct question about releasing the Epstein Files ; whereas, the reality is that only the mega rich can afford to speculate in stocks, while the average Joes of America are living literally from paycheck to paycheck and do not benefit in any way from stock market performance. Trump’s yardstick for America’s economic performance is one-dimensional and biased. There is no trickle down effect.
So, when the price of oil goes up, immediatly the price of petrol at the pump goes up.
And when the price of oil comes down, the price of petrol at the pump, lazily and slowly starts to come doen as well.
That market is corrupt and broken. Oil executives should be dragged out and shot.
Along with conservatives and religious people.
You are all guilty for oil prices ...[text shortened]... a small price to pay for such luxories. And not having to here the lot of you whine the whole time!
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@shavixmir saidYou don't have an electric car yet? What kind of planet hater are you?
So, when the price of oil goes up, immediatly the price of petrol at the pump goes up.
And when the price of oil comes down, the price of petrol at the pump, lazily and slowly starts to come doen as well.
That market is corrupt and broken. Oil executives should be dragged out and shot.
Along with conservatives and religious people.
You are all guilty for oil prices ...[text shortened]... a small price to pay for such luxories. And not having to here the lot of you whine the whole time!
@moonbus saidIt seems every topic can somehow be related to the Epstein files, lol. Let it go.
What sucks is this: Trump crows about how great his policies are whenever the Dow ticks up, and you will recall Bondi’s epic dodge of a direct question about releasing the Epstein Files ; whereas, the reality is that only the mega rich can afford to speculate in stocks, while the average Joes of America are living literally from paycheck to paycheck and do not benefit in any ...[text shortened]... k for America’s economic performance is one-dimensional and biased. There is no trickle down effect.
There are a lot of regular folks with 401k's saving for retirement who are benefitting from market gains. Are they mega rich? And people living paycheck to paycheck will benefit from not having to compete with illegal immigrants for jobs and housing, and also the manufacturing boom Trump is trying to create in the US through his trade policies. Those take time. Quit whining.
@moonbus saidHold on. Many Americans have pension plans., 401k, stock options, self directed savings. of course, people need to live according to their means to be enabled to have money working for them. I myself started early with investing six dollars for a share of Ramada Inn and I grew from there. Or I could’ve gone to the local beer joint and bought two beers for six dollars.
What sucks is this: Trump crows about how great his policies are whenever the Dow ticks up, and you will recall Bondi’s epic dodge of a direct question about releasing the Epstein Files ; whereas, the reality is that only the mega rich can afford to speculate in stocks, while the average Joes of America are living literally from paycheck to paycheck and do not benefit in any ...[text shortened]... k for America’s economic performance is one-dimensional and biased. There is no trickle down effect.
We are talking responsible people who should know the benefits of investing. Or, don’t, but don’t get married or have kids. Find a comfortable job for yourself , make $40k a year, make choices. Choose to invest in a market which always goes UP! …or don’t.
It’s fair to say the stock market isn’t a complete measure of how everyday people are doing, and wealthier households benefit more from it. But it’s not accurate to say average Americans don’t benefit at all—millions have retirement accounts tied to the market. The real issue isn’t whether growth matters, but how evenly the gains are distributed and which policies actually improve wages and cost of living.
For a person to be truly successful, he needs to have a plan. The plan may include going from one job to another on the rungs of the ladder. You have to work at it. You don’t just count on ‘The Man!
OR, God forbid…. The government.! Count on yourself.
@Sleepyguy saidPlanet schplanet.
You don't have an electric car yet? What kind of planet hater are you?
And electric cars aren’t all that good for the environment.
The future will be hydrogen powered cars.
@shavixmir saidWhere are you going to get the hydrogen? Fossil fuels? That is the least expensive source. If you get it from water you need electricity for that.
Planet schplanet.
And electric cars aren’t all that good for the environment.
The future will be hydrogen powered cars.
@Sleepyguy saidNobody should let go of the Epstein files. That is how politicians like Trump are blackmailed. Why do you think presidents start wars? The Iran war is probably being fought because Trump doesn't want to go to jail for molesting a little girl. Netanyahu wants perpetual war so he doesn't go to prison for corruption.
It seems every topic can somehow be related to the Epstein files, lol. Let it go.
There are a lot of regular folks with 401k's saving for retirement who are benefitting from market gains. Are they mega rich? And people living paycheck to paycheck will benefit from not having to compete with illegal immigrants for jobs and housing, and also the manufacturing boom Trump is trying to create in the US through his trade policies. Those take time. Quit whining.
@Metal-Brain saidCheck out the big brains on that!
Where are you going to get the hydrogen? Fossil fuels? That is the least expensive source. If you get it from water you need electricity for that.
Let’s see: Sun, wind and tidal… will go a very long way.
Nuclear is also a possibility.
Alternatively, we can force criminals, the unemployed and republicans into giant bike turbines and whip them into cycling 8 hours a day.
The difference obviously being that energy created is better dof the enironment being pumped into hydrogen engines than into regular battery powered vehicles.