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OC375

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4. It's almost like someone benefits when ME oil is dangerous and pricey to obtain?

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 10:26 AM

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I wonder where a down on its luck world goes for gas, when it can't go the ME?

How quickly does a work around become SOP? Especially given logistics of a JIT delivery world?

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