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indusurb

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2. And don't believe the propaganda that gas prices are going to drop like a rock anytime soon.

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 11:33 AM

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Lots of oil infrastructure in Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Mid East petro states has been destroyed. It's going to take awhile to rebuild and replace all of that, experts best guess at this moment is 12-18 months. Not to mention the oil companies are going to be reluctant to drop pump prices, after all they've been making out like bandits. It may be two years before we see pre war prices again, if ever.

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Don't Believe The Propaganda That Oil Flow Is Resuming Through Hormuz [View all] gab13by13 Monday OP

Just another benefit of Trump's war on Iran. patphil Monday #1

And don't believe the propaganda that gas prices are going to drop like a rock anytime soon. indusurb Monday #2

Price and delivery dates republianmushroom Monday #3