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In reply to the discussion: So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won't last forever. [View all]

Chemical Bill

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12. I forgot about heat pumps.
Reply to Melon (Reply #9)
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 04:51 PM
18 hrs ago

Yes, people are heating their houses with electricity instead of #2 fuel oil or natural gas.

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So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won't last forever. [View all] Celerity Wednesday OP
There appears to be demand destruction WSHazel Wednesday #1
Lots of things become possible and economically feasible at greater than $100 per barrel. Hugin Yesterday #10
The world is going to look very different next year SamuelTheThird Yesterday #2
Disagree. The U.S. will be worse off WSHazel Yesterday #4
How? SamuelTheThird Yesterday #5
I saw an article recently... Chemical Bill Yesterday #3
Oil is not energy for cities. It's gasoline and diesel and chemicals. Melon Yesterday #9
Hence electric cars.... Chemical Bill 18 hrs ago #11
I forgot about heat pumps. Chemical Bill 18 hrs ago #12
I think a recession here is all but guaranteed Johnny2X2X Yesterday #6
Since Trump's tariffs debacle, nearly all countries are working deals around the US. Same here as much as RoeVWade Yesterday #7
The moron is dragging it out so he can claim credit for the 'recovery' before the midterms dalton99a Yesterday #8
Good article. gulliver 16 hrs ago #13
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