Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

(982 posts)

6. If it wasn't for this war, there would be a major glut

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 11:34 PM

19 hrs ago

Oil might have been around $50/barrel which would have been disastrous for American producers. Trump needs this to keep oil prices high.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Apparently Iran shot first Warpy Yesterday #1

Iran and Trump are on the same page when it comes to higher oil prices WSHazel 23 hrs ago #2

Exactly, and Fatso is stupid enough to brag about that Warpy 21 hrs ago #5

If it wasn't for this war, there would be a major glut WSHazel 19 hrs ago #6

Not sure about that Warpy 17 hrs ago #7

The oil industry wants you to think that there is a shortage WSHazel 9 hrs ago #8

Every price bump is more EVs and hybrids WSHazel 23 hrs ago #4

Don't pay attention to oil prices - They are being maniputlated the_liberal_grandpa 8 hrs ago #9